[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 155 (Friday, November 5, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2290]
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  HONORING LISA FORD AND NICK WALLACE, FRIENDS, COLLEAGUES AND FELLOW 
                               TRAVELERS

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, November 5, 1999

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the upcoming 
marriage of my Executive Assistant Lisa Ford and Nick Wallace. Lisa and 
Nick will be married in a few short weeks on November 21, 1999, in 
Miami, Florida.
  Both Lisa and Nick go way back with me. When I was working for the 
Republican nomination in 1994, Lisa jointed my team to help me win the 
Primary. I went on to win the nomination, and the subsequent general 
election, and Lisa played an essential role in those victories. She has 
been with me through the two elections since, and she is with me still 
today.
  Mr. Speaker. I can say without hesitation that Lisa Ford has been an 
integral part of my life. She has managed all facets of my political 
life with grace and aplomb. Lisa's calm demeanor has been, and 
continues to have, a tremendous influence in my office. Under fire, 
Lisa's clearheadedness and diligent focus is inspirational and her 
intelligent insight a tremendous asset. In addition, Lisa's compassion 
and loving nature shines through her every action and inspires respect 
and affection from everyone she meets. I am very fortunate to have Lisa 
Ford as my Executive Assistant.
  At the same time that Lisa was helping me win my primary, an old 
friend in the District was helping me as well. The Wallace's son Nick 
came to Washington as an intern, and little did I know that they were 
falling in love! This is truly, a romance made in DC.
  Nick went back to California and then returned as the star player on 
the Western Caucus Softball team. He continues to influence the office 
with his outstanding Almond Roca and his homemade sushi, as well as his 
wry observations on the abnormality of Washington life.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House to join me in honoring 
the marriage of two wonderful friends. I know that Lisa Ford and Nick 
Wallace will prosper and be fulfilled in their dreams with their life 
together. I wish them all the happiness and joy that marriage can 
bring.

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