[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 85 (Wednesday, June 16, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1295]
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       A TRIBUTE TO AN OUTSTANDING PAGE, MS. KAREN RENE SCHULIEN

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                        HON. JOHN EDWARD PORTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 16, 1999

  Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Karen Rene 
Schulien who has served with distinction as a House Page from September 
of last year until the afternoon of Friday June 11, 1999. Karen carried 
out her duties with a smiling face and a good attitude. She provided 
near-flawless service, emerging as one of only a handful of pages to 
not receive a single demerit the entire year! Indeed, on many days, she 
performed her assignments with such speed that the page directors let 
her leave early because she had finished all the work they could find 
for her! Her dedication and hard work, coupled with a friendly 
demeanor, serve as an example we would all be better for following.
  Karen's successes speak to the strengths of the page program. Karen 
and her fellow pages have had the opportunity to watch historic 
proceedings in these chambers, including a presidential impeachment, 
debate on the declaration of war, and the deliberations of the budget 
process. Without the page program, these exceptional young people would 
not be able to have such learning experiences. This is a wonderful 
program, and I am happy to be a part of it.
  Mr. Speaker, Karen served with distinction and poise, making all our 
jobs easier and more enjoyable. I heartily congratulate Karen on her 
service, and officially thank her for the time and friendship she has 
offered in service to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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