[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 144 (Monday, October 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2098]
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                          TRIBUTE TO SUE ELLIS

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                          HON. DAVID E. BONIOR

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 12, 1998

  Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize today the 
accomplishments of my good friend, Sue Ellis. On September 30, Sue 
retired from her position as Director of Congressional Relations for 
Gallaudet University after nearly thirty years of service. During her 
years at Gallaudet, Sue has held many positions and her list of 
accomplishments is long.
  Sue has been a wonderful asset to Gallaudet through her commitment to 
furthering the causes of the hearing-impaired community. Under Sue's 
watch, the University has flourished. Gallaudet has grown from a 
college to a university--an institution of higher learning led by a 
hearing-impaired president. Through much of her work with Congress, Sue 
has helped increase awareness of the importance of Gallaudet University 
to every community, not just the hearing-impaired.
  Personally, Sue has been a very good friend to me and my staff and 
has encouraged my office to become more involved with the hearing-
impaired community in my district. Sue has helped my office hire 
hearing-impaired interns and full-time staff and we appreciate her 
support and assistance to make this possible by helping to install the 
proper technology and arrange sign language classes for my staff and 
me.
  I have also worked closely with Sue in her tireless efforts to 
organize the Congressional Basketball Game. This fundraising effort has 
grown from a small event into a tremendous success with national 
support and raises hundreds of thousands of dollars for the students at 
Gallaudet.
  Through our many years of working closely with Sue, my office 
considers her a part of our family. I would like to personally thank 
her for her dedication to an important issue and her commitment to 
making our world a better place for all. We wish you all of the best in 
your retirement.

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