[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 76 (Thursday, June 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1145]
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                          EXTENSION OF REMARKS

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 5, 1997

  Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Lt. Col. Noreen 
Holthaus of the U.S. Army Congressional Liaison Office. Noreen will be 
leaving Capitol Hill next week for a new assignment in the Pentagon.
  Over the past 3\1/2\ years I have had the pleasure and privilege of 
working with Colonel Holthaus as she has tirelessly assisted both my 
New York and Washington offices on numerous occasions. Whether it was 
constituent casework, defense legislation, an overseas trip itinerary 
or a phone number for an obscure Deputy Assistant Secretary in the 
Pentagon, Colonel Holthaus always did her level best to solve the 
problem at hand.
  The services provided by our Armed Forces liaison offices are truly 
invaluable to our constituents and our staffs and should not be taken 
for granted. We are very fortunate to have their vast knowledge and 
technical expertise at our disposal.
  Throughout Colonel Holthaus' tour here in the House of 
Representatives she has consistently performed her duties in a superb 
manner. I believe I can speak for all the Members of Congress who have 
had the honor to work with Colonel Holthaus when I say that she will 
indeed be missed.

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