[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 143 (Sunday, October 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2068]
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                        TRIBUTE TO STEVE WATKINS

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Saturday, October 10, 1998

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a member of my 
staff who has decided to pursue a new career.
  Steve Watkins has been a part of my team since I came to Congress in 
1997. Indeed our association goes further than that as he was the Press 
Secretary for my first campaign for Congress. Steve was critical in 
managing my transition from candidate to Member and establishing a 
healthy relationship with members of the press in Arkansas. Within a 
short time I named him District Director in recognition of the vital 
role he was playing in the 1st District.
  As a native of the 1st District and a resident of Jonesboro, Steve 
has given his time, talent, and dedication to the people of Arkansas 
for the last two years. He has helped them with their interactions with 
the federal government, with vital water and sewer projects, and 
responded to their concerns.
  Steve has decided to pursue a career with Arkansas State University, 
his alma mater, and although their gain is our loss, Steve will always 
be a part of our team wherever he is.
  Steve I wish you the best of success in your new career and continued 
happiness for you, Audrey, Adam and Emma. On behalf of the people of 
the 1st District, of my wife Carolyn, and of all your colleagues in 
Jonesboro and Washington, I thank you for a job well done and wish you 
continued happiness and success.

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