[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 17, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1346]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF ERICH SEEHAFER

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 17, 2001

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to give recognition to Erich 
Seehafer for his 23 years of service to the United States House of 
Representatives.
  Hired by the Doorkeeper's Office in April 1978, Erich began as a 
Congressional liaison for the House Publications Distribution Service. 
In addition to orienting new members and their staffers to available 
services, he was responsible for allotment and distribution of various 
books and publications to all House Members.
  In 1991 he was selected to be part of the new mail list processing 
office. This role was an ideal opportunity for a detailed-oriented 
person like Erich to serve the House Members by processing and 
expediting their mass mailing requests. Erich has processed over 6,000 
mailing lists totaling over 350 million addresses without error.
  Born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC on July 23, 1951, 
Erich is the son of Erich Seehafer Sr. and Charlotte Hennessy Seehafer. 
He has three sisters, a wife of sixteen years, one stepson and two 
grandsons. He and his wife have resided in Waldorf, Maryland since 
1985.
  A motorcycle accident in 1970 resulted in a spinal cord injury that 
left Erich a paraplegic. Erich's determination and cheerful outlook 
have endeared him to many in the Hill community. His sense of humor has 
always been a welcome asset to all who have worked with him.
  A musician of thirty-five years, Erich has played music in New York, 
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and the District of Columbia. He is 
looking forward to traveling around playing music again with the extra 
time he will endure during his retirement. We wish him well and a long 
happy retirement.
  I submit the following for the Record.

                                                     Office of the


                                 Chief Administrative Officer,

                                    Washington, DC, June 29, 2001.
     Hon. Steny Hoyer,
     Longworth House Office Building,
     Washington, DC.
       Dear Congressman Hoyer: Thank you for taking the time to 
     include this in your extension of remarks to recognize Erich 
     Seehafer for his 23 years of service to the U.S. House of 
     Representatives. Erich plans to retire on July 30, 2001. 
     Listed below is some background information on Erich that 
     describes his dedicated working experience for the United 
     States House of Representatives as well as his personal 
     background.
       Hired by the Doorkeeper's office in April 1978, Erich began 
     as Congressional Liaison for the House Publications 
     Distribution Service. In addition to orienting new Members 
     and their Staffs to available services, he was responsible 
     for allotment and distribution of various books and 
     publications to all House Members. Job Consolidation in 1986 
     added responsibilities associated with the newly implemented 
     computer based inventory system.
       In 1991 he was selected to be part of the new Mail List 
     Processing Office. This role was an ideal opportunity for a 
     detailed-oriented person like Erich to serve the House 
     Members by processing and expediting their mass mailing 
     requests. Erich has processed over 6,000 mailing lists 
     totaling over 350 million addresses without error.
       Born at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, DC on July 23, 
     1951, Erich is the son of Erich Seehafer, Sr. and Charlotte 
     Hennessy Seehafer. He has three sisters, a wife of 16 years, 
     one stepson and two grandsons. He and his wife have resided 
     in Waldorf Maryland since 1985.
       A motorcycle accident in 1970 resulted in a spinal cord 
     injury that left Erich a Paraplegic. Erich's determination 
     and cheerful outlook have endeared him to many in the Hill 
     community. His sense of humor has always been a welcome asset 
     to all who have worked with him.
       A musician of thirty-five years, Erich has played music in 
     New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland and the District 
     of Columbia. He is looking forward to traveling around 
     playing music again with the extra time he will endure during 
     his retirement. He also plans to work with his brother-in-law 
     repairing guitars. Erich says that he is most looking forward 
     to enjoying his role as full time Granddad when he retires.
       We all will miss Erich and wish him a long, happy, 
     retirement.
           Sincerely,

                                      Postal Operations Staff,

                                   The Staff of Postal Operations,
                                             Mail List Processing.

     

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