[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 139 (Thursday, October 24, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1958-E1959]
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                        HONORING MARTY DRIESLER

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                           HON. DAVID VITTER

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 24, 2002

  Mr. VITTER. Mr. Speaker, it is such an honor and privilege to serve 
in the United States House of Representatives. This honor and privilege 
is made all the greater by the people I work with on a day to day 
basis, particularly my Chief of Staff, Marty Driesler.
  Marty has toiled for the betterment of her country for more than 
thirty years by working as the chief of staff of two members of 
Congress, a campaign consultant, a political fundraiser, and in various 
high level administrative jobs working with key state and local 
government officials.
  For the past three years, I have been fortunate to benefit from her 
service as my chief of

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staff. Her profound experience and encyclopedic knowledge of the 
workings of Congress have aided in my growth as a congressman. Much 
more importantly, her basis goodness, sound judgment, and wonderful 
sense of humor have allowed me to grow as a person. For that I am 
eternally grateful.
  She is a trusted advisor, skillful tactician, and above all, a dear 
friend. The benefit of her tutelage has left an indelible impression on 
all those who have worked with her--and I would put myself at the top 
of that list. I do not hesitate to say that our country and this august 
body are much better because of her service.
  After her many years of dedication and my many attempts to convince 
her otherwise, Marty has chosen to retire. She has heeded the higher 
calling as a devoted wife, a caring mother, and a doting grandmother. I 
never cease to be amazed by her joie de vivre and know that for Marty, 
this is just the beginning of another purposeful, celebratory stage of 
her wonderful life.
  Marty, we love you dearly, and we wish you all the best.

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