[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 13, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E166]
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                         RECOGNIZING JOHN CUSEY

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                          HON. GARY G. MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2001

  Mr. GARY MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to bid farewell to 
my Legislative Director, John Cusey.
  I first met John in March of 1996. Immediately, I was struck by his 
keen sense of political intuitiveness. Although he had only worked on a 
few local campaigns, I could tell that his future in government would 
be bright.
  As an employee, John has excelled in many areas. As a result, he rose 
quickly through the ranks of legislative positions, and for the next 
week, he will continue to serve as my Legislative Director. John has 
staffed numerous bills in the California State Legislature and here in 
Congress. His assistance in the area of unsolicited e-mail, commonly 
known as Spam, has been crucial, and led to the passage of California's 
first law to protect e-mail users.
  John has also served as my Spokesman and Communications Director. His 
outstanding communication skills were especially important during my 
bid for U.S. Congress. On every occasion, he greeted challenging 
questions with honesty and tact.
  Over the last five years, I have come to consider John's family as my 
friends. His wife, Becky, has tolerated the long hours that legislative 
and campaign work often entail. Moreover, I have seen John grow as a 
father, welcoming two healthy, beautiful children, Ethan and Ava, into 
his life.
  Next week, John will be leaving my office to become the Director of 
the House Pro-Life Caucus. While I wish him the best of luck in this 
new endeavor, it is with much sadness. John's absence will create both 
a professional and personal void in my office.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this 107th Congress to join me in recognizing and 
thanking John Cusey for his hard work and dedication to serving the 
constituents of California's 41st District and wishing him the best of 
luck as the Director of the House Pro-Life Caucus.

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