[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 39 (Thursday, March 22, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E421]
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                  THE RETIREMENT OF SHELLY LIVINGSTON

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                            HON. TOM LANTOS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2001

  Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take the opportunity to make 
note of the retirement of long-time House International Relations 
Committee staff member, Shelly Livingston.
  Shelly started with the Committee in 1974 and in 1980 assumed the job 
of Budget/Financial Administrator, in which she developed the 
committee's budget requests and generally oversaw all aspects of the 
committee's finances. No matter how busy or pressured Shelly was, often 
working under tight deadlines, she always found the time to respond to 
the innumerable questions and requests of Members and staff with 
competence and good humor.
  There is no question that Shelly will be greatly missed by her many 
friends on the committee staff and throughout the Hill. On their behalf 
I want to thank Shelly for her professionalism, discretion, and 
kindness throughout her years with us.
  I hope Shelly will carry our affection with her as she begins her 
retirement. I have no doubt she will add to her many accomplishments as 
she pursues her interests in the years to come.

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