[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 138 (Saturday, October 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2000-E2001]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING WILSON MICHAEL SCOTT UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE 
                            RECORDING STUDIO

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                           HON. RICK BOUCHER

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 27, 2000

  Mr. BOUCHER. Mr. Speaker, at the end of October the House of 
Representatives will lose a loyal, long time employee to a much 
deserved retirement. Wilson Michael Scott, known as Mike, will be 
retiring after more than thirty years of working at the House Recording 
Studio. Mike's career with the House started in November of 1969 as a 
radio production technician. Mike was here when the House began 
televising its proceedings in March of 1979 and played an integral role 
in the launch of that project. Mike retires as the Technical Director 
of the House Recording Studio. His technical knowledge and expertise 
will be greatly missed by this institution.
  Although Mike is one of the many staffers who work behind the scenes 
to ensure the smooth operations of the House, many may recognize him as 
the gentleman receiving extra portions of barbecued ribs and greens 
every Thursday in the Capitol Carry Out.
  Mike has a colorful sense of humor which has helped keep his co-
workers alert during late night sessions. Upon his departure, he will 
leave many fond and wonderful memories with

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those who had the honor to work with him during his career.
  Mike will return to his farm in Marion, Virginia to spend more time 
with his wife, Carol, daughters, Barit and Tracey, and his 1952 Ford 
tractor.
  We would like to take this opportunity to wish Mike Scott godspeed 
and much happiness for many years in his well-earned retirement.

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