[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 164 (Friday, November 30, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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             HONORING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF LOUIS FINKEL

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 30, 2001

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to bid farewell to Louis 
Finkel, my legislative director. Louis has been an invaluable member of 
my staff for almost six years. Replacing him will be a daunting task.
  Louis has mastered every task and legislative priority I have 
assigned to him over the years. His hard work, loyalty and dedication 
have been instrumental in my work as a Congressman. I, along with every 
other member of my staff, will miss his contribution.
  Louis' insight and analysis were key ingredients in every major 
legislative initiative with which I have been involved over the past 
six years. He has helped my efforts to finance a world class system of 
greenways and river trails in Middle Tennessee, expand and renovate the 
Stones River National Battlefield, restore environmentally sensitive 
wetlands, and begin a critically needed commuter rail system linking 
Nashville, Tennessee, with the surrounding suburban and rural 
populations.
  Louis, like many bright and talented congressional staff members, is 
moving on to a career in public affairs. I'm confident his career there 
will be as successful as his career as a congressional aide. He 
undoubtedly will serve his clients as well as he has served me and my 
constituents in Middle Tennessee. I wish him well.

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