[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 128 (Thursday, October 3, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H7006]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO NANCEE ANN BLOCKINGER, CHIEF OF STAFF TO HON. JAMES V. 
                       HANSEN, ON HER RETIREMENT

  (Mr. HANSEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, I stand today to proudly pay tribute to my 
Chief of Staff, Nancee Ann Blockinger. Nancee has stood with me for my 
entire career in the United States Congress. For 22 years she has 
served me, the people of Utah, and the people of this country with 
unsurpassed dedication.
  Her hard work and loyalty has earned her the reputation among staff 
and Members as a consummate professional. I have never had to worry 
about how my office was being run or our compliance with House rules. I 
knew Nancee was on top of it. Her intelligence, hard work, and caring 
attitude has made a difference in more ways than I could ever imagine.
  My staff and I extend our sincere gratitude and appreciation to 
Nancee, and recognize all that she has unselfishly given of herself 
over the past 22 years. Her career on Capitol Hill has indeed touched 
many lives, and her service will be remembered with fondness.
  I am honored to pay tribute to Nancee today in front of this 
distinguished body of Congress. She is my Chief of Staff, my friend, 
and I wish her only the very best in her retirement.

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