[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 39 (Thursday, March 22, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO SHELLY LIVINGSTON

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. HENRY J. HYDE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 22, 2001

  Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, Today I bring attention to a valuable member 
of my International Relations Committee staff, Shelly Livingston, who 
is retiring tomorrow. Shelly has worked on the Committee for over 25 
years, serving under six chairmen. When Shelly started with the 
Committee in 1974, Thomas ``Doc'' Morgan was Chairman. Clem Zablocki, 
Dante Fascell, Lee Hamilton, and Ben Gilman were fortunate to have 
Shelly work for them. In her capacity as our fiscal and budget 
administrator, she has been invaluable in her knowledge of the House 
rules, and the complexities of everything from personnel procedures and 
health care options to payroll and travel vouchers.
  Actually, Shelly started her career here on Capitol Hill right out of 
college in 1973 working as a Capitol tour guide--one of the ``red 
coats'' as she likes to refer to her former position.
  She has served as treasurer for the U.S.-Mexico Interparliamentary 
Group for over 20 years, and many members know her from having traveled 
with her.
  Without Shelly's hard work and dedication, we would not have our 
state-of-the-art audio visual main committee hearing room. Shelly spent 
many long hours ensuring that this major renovation project ran 
smoothly.
  Shelly has been indispensable in putting together the bi-annual 
committee budget since 1980. She has a keen mind for numbers, and has 
been able to work in a bipartisan manner with all members and staff. 
Her expertise and institutional memory will be missed.
  Shelly is a die-hard Texan, who is going to retire tomorrow and spend 
the next couple of years travelling around the world. We thank her for 
her service and dedication to this institution, and I know I speak for 
many on both sides of the aisle when I say we will miss her witty humor 
and loyal friendship.
  We wish her well, and know that with her great love for the arts, she 
will be doing interesting work in the future.

                          ____________________