[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 26 (Thursday, March 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E368]
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          HONORING BONNIE LOWREY FOR HER MANY YEARS OF SERVICE

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                           HON. FRANK MASCARA

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 12, 1998

  Mr. MASCARA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a very dedicated 
loyal federal employee who will retire from public service on March 31, 
1998. Bonnie Lowrey has served as my Legislative Director and Press 
Secretary for the past three years and made my transition from a 
``normal life'' to the halls of Congress relatively painless.
  Prior to working in my Congressional office, Bonnie served in Speaker 
Foley's office for seventeen years. Her knowledge of parliamentary 
procedures, legislative issues and how to just get things accomplished 
make her an irreplaceable asset. It is not surprising that Bonnie 
intends to spend much of her retirement time doing volunteer community 
work. After all, she treated my constituents like they were part of her 
family.
  Bonnie's husband George and son John also consider her an 
irreplaceable asset and eagerly anticipate her retirement. My wife Doe 
and I extend Bonnie a hearty congratulation. We wish her good health 
and encourage her to maintain her wonderful spirit and zest for life. 
She has my heartfelt appreciation for all she has done for me.

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