[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 150 (Tuesday, October 20, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A TRIBUTE TO ANGELA RAISH

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                          HON. HEATHER WILSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 1998

  Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Angela Raish and 
to let this Congress know about a loss that we as a Congress will soon 
suffer. Ms. Raish has been the personal secretary and scheduler to New 
Mexico Senator Pete Domenici. She has served for 21 years as the 
Senator's ``vero braccio destro'' or right hand.
  Her pleasant manner and dedication to the Senator and to the people 
of New Mexico is unparalleled. She worked selflessly to ensure everyone 
in the office did the best work possible for the Senator and the people 
of New Mexico. To give you an idea of what an impact she made, her 
retirement celebration was hosted by the Senator and Nancy Domenici as 
well as former Senate Majority Leader Howard Baker, former Senate 
Majority Leader Bob Dole and former Senator Sam Nunn, a Georgia 
Democrat.
  Raish who grew up in South Dakota, joined Domenici's staff in 1977. 
Truth is, she probably knows more New Mexicans than the Senator does. 
And all of them adore Angela. Along the way she helped hundreds of 
people with her warm, caring manner. Dedicated, loyal public servants 
make up the majority of people working on Capitol Hill. But, Angela 
Raish has set the bar at the highest level to which others should 
aspire.

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