[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 85 (Thursday, June 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1237]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                SENDING BEST WISHES TO MARYBETH SCARPONE

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. MICHAEL PAPPAS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 25, 1998

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I am sad to report that Marybeth Scarpone, a 
staff assistant who serves the residents of New Jersey's twelfth 
congressional district in my Freehold office, has announced that she is 
leaving the office. Marybeth has been a joy to have in the office. She 
has always been cheerful and pleasant. She greets constituents with a 
bright, happy smile putting them at ease. Her caring nature is evident 
by the numerous letters of gratitude we receive from constituents whom 
she has helped.
  Marybeth grasped new challenges in her life with enthusiasm and 
exuberance, from the art competition and the women's forum to the youth 
council. All have been successful events thanks in part to the efforts 
of Marybeth. Today, my district office is decorated with the artwork of 
those students who were runner ups in this year's competition.
  Often, Marybeth would go beyond the call of duty and we will not only 
remember her for her happy, beaming demeanor but for the rash of poison 
ivy after a beach cleanup and the way she looked after chaperoning the 
4-H high school essay contest winners on their trip to D.C.--a day that 
started at 5:00 a.m.
  Once in a while you could catch her spending her lunch hour in our 
conference room with baskets and gardening gloves, caring for the 
beautiful plants that brighten up our bay window.
  Someone else may one day occupy Marybeth's desk but no one can occupy 
the place in our hearts that she has found. We will miss her very much 
and we wish her a future of success and happiness.

                          ____________________