[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 169 (Monday, October 30, 1995)]
[House]
[Page H11422]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF TOM EBERLEIN

  (Mr. DeLAY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, on October 27, the Office of the Sergeant at 
Arms, in particular, and the House of Representatives as a whole, lost 
a friend and coworker.
  Tom Eberlein was a valued member of the Sergeant at Arms Chamber 
security unit since 1992. Prior to that, Tom spent 20 years in the 
security field, including 17 years as a detective with the Metropolitan 
Police Department.
  He is survived by his mother, Pat, his brother, Timothy and his 
nephew, Justin.
  Those of us who knew Tom came to appreciate his genuine enthusiasm 
for his job. He was proud of the knowledge he acquired of the workings 
of this institution and eagerly shared it with others in order to 
better serve the House.
  His most memorable trait was his unflagging good humor, through the 
long days and nights, that he shared freely with one and all. Anyone 
entering the Chamber through the main doors can't have failed to notice 
Tom's cheerful, yet professional presence. The long hours and constant 
pressure never diminished his ability to perform his duties while 
lifting the spirits of those fortunate enough to serve with him.
  These words alone cannot adequately convey our sense of loss. His 
coworkers, especially will feel the loss as they must carry on now 
without him. Tom set a high standard for all of us. His smiling face 
and ready laugh will missed by all.

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