[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 112 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1602]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


 THE RETIREMENT OF MR. DENNIS LAMBERT AFTER 20 YEARS OF DISTINGUISHED 
                   SERVICE IN THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 1997

  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and bid farewell 
to a valued member of my staff, Mr. Dennis Lambert, who after 20 years 
of distinguished service in the legislative branch of our Federal 
Government, has decided to retire. Dennis has served as my chief of 
staff since January 1995 when I first took office and has proven to be 
an outstanding administrator, a trusted friend, and faithful ally.
  Dennis grew up in Kansas City, MO, and attended school in the Hickman 
Mills School District. He holds an A.B. in history from William Jewell 
College, a masters in public administration from New York University 
and a masters in liberal arts from Georgetown University. He served as 
a captain in the U.S. Air Force in Germany and the United States, 
specializing in communications. Dennis also taught school in Center 
School District in Kansas City, MO. He served in key staff positions 
for former Member of Congress, Tom Coleman [R-MO] from 1976 to 1992, 
initially as chief of staff and later as minority staff director on the 
House Agriculture Committee. He is a member of the First Baptist Church 
of the city of Washington, DC, and has worked closely with the Truman 
Foundation. Dennis is an experienced leader and team player; a 
fantastic negotiator and strategist; he is a master at innovative 
consensus building and I always marvel at his ability to remain so calm 
in the midst of any storm.
  In my 3 years in Congress, I have come to rely heavily on Dennis' 
counsel and infinite wisdom. He has been a very loyal friend to me and 
to the rest of our staff, and we will miss him.

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