[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 89 (Monday, June 25, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1195]
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                   IN RECOGNITION OF GERALD A. BOWLES

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 25, 2001

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give recognition to Gerald A. 
Bowles for his 30 years of exemplary service to the House of 
Representatives. Each of us here in the House have benefited from 
Jerry's talent, professionalism and congenial manner. In the 30 years 
that Jerry has served with the office supply service, he has seen many 
changes. From the limited scope of office equipment in the early 
seventies to the high tech demands of today, Jerry has managed to 
assure that each member's office has all of their supply needs ready 
and at hand.
  Jerry started working for the office supply service on August 1, 
1971, as a stock clerk. He was promoted to special orders clerk then to 
inventory control specialist, sales floor supervisor, assistant chief 
and then director of office supply service. Jerry will be retiring from 
office supply service on August 31, 2001.
  Jerry was born on May 26, 1951, to John Ignatius Alberta Ellis Bowles 
of Compton, Maryland. Jerry is the fifteenth child out of sixteen 
children, having nine sisters and six brothers. Growing up in a family 
of this size, Jerry learned the importance of working hard, getting 
along with everyone and being able to figure things out. These skills 
have helped him to be an effective manager--well liked, yet able to get 
the job done. There never was any problem which didn't have a solution 
in Jerry's mind. He has always been able to find an available resource, 
offer an alternative fix and make the customer happy.
  Staff from all around the Hill and particularly his colleagues from 
the office supply service will miss his smile, his willingness to 
listen and his ``can do'' attitude. Jerry has served the House well. 
His loyalty, determination and professionalism will long be remembered.
  As Jerry retires to enjoy his home in St. Mary's County where he will 
fill his days with fishing and crabbing in the Patuxent River as well 
as working at the Drift Inn Crab House, we wish him well and a long 
happy retirement.

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