[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 87 (Monday, July 10, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1193]
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HONORING STEVEN R. MAVIGLIO FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE U.S. HOUSE 
                           OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 10, 2000

  Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise tonight to express my appreciation to, 
and tremendous respect for, a dedicated public servant that is leaving 
my staff today, my administrative assistant, Steven R. Maviglio. Steve 
is leaving Capitol Hill after many years of dedicated service to the 
U.S. House of Representatives and to the nation.
  Steve has been a key policy, political and management advisor to me 
since my election to Congress nearly two years ago. More than that, he 
has been a trusted friend. Prior to heading up my office, Steve served 
as a top aide to California Representative Vic Fazio, as Director of 
the House Democratic Caucus, and in high-level positions in the 
Department of Justice and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. 
Having been an elected official himself, Steve's guidance and counsel 
have been of tremendous value to me, as a new representative. When it 
comes to politics, Steve is a seasoned pro, and this institution will 
miss him. Anyone who has worked with Steve knows that his experience, 
his passion, and his humor are assets that will be sorely missed.
  As my colleagues know, serving in the House of Representatives is a 
great honor and an even greater responsibility. Among the real benefits 
of being here is having the opportunity to work with some of the finest 
and most decent men and women anywhere in our nation. Steve is one of 
those talented people who have made my time here memorable and 
successful.
  When the public looks at Congress, it is often easy to miss the 
dedicated staff that work here, helping Member's to do the people's 
business. Congressional staffers like Steve are the members of the 
congressional family who rarely get the attention they deserve. They 
share our hopes, our dreams, our commitment, our purpose, and our 
idealism. They are the ones who are in the office when we arrive in the 
morning and are still there when we leave at night. For my entire first 
term, Steve's commitment and hard work helped set me on the right 
course. He helped to oversee and implement all of the pieces that make 
up a successful Representative's office.
  Being the top aide to a Member of Congress isn't an easy job. It's a 
position that is made up of many roles. Steve has been my adviser, 
gatekeeper, eyes, ears, and voice. Top aides like Steve act as all of 
these things and more. They are diplomats and negotiators, fighters and 
sometimes even scapegoats. When Members look good it is often because 
of the hard work of people like Steve. When something goes wrong they 
often shoulder the blame. While staffers are often overlooked, 
overworked, and under appreciated, I wanted to take this time to let 
Steve know that he is not. I am grateful for all that he has done for 
me, for the people of New Jersey and for this great institution.
  The Democratic Members of this body and the people of central New 
Jersey have gained much from Steve Maviglio's years of hard work, his 
dedication, his friendship and his wise and reasoned counsel. Steve 
leaves my office today to begin work as the Press Secretary for Gov. 
Gray Davis of California; he will be missed here by me and his many 
friends.
  I hope all of my colleagues will join me in extending to Steve our 
appreciation for a job well done and our best wishes for the challenges 
that lie ahead.

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