[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 2 (Wednesday, January 8, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E51]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO GREG STANFORD

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                            HON. GREG WALDEN

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 8, 2003

  Mr. WALDEN of Oregon. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
member of my Washington, DC staff for his tireless efforts on behalf of 
the good people of Oregon's Second Congressional District. Greg 
Stanford is leaving my office after three years of dedicated service to 
pursue other endeavors. Greg has done a great job and will be sorely 
missed.
  Greg was raised near Grass Valley, California, in the community of 
Chicago Park. Following his graduation from Nevada Union High School, 
Greg chose to further his education by moving across the California 
border and attending the University of Nevada at Reno. While pursuing 
his bachelor's degree in Political Science, he also found the time to 
participate in Phi Mu Alpha, the international music fraternity and the 
University Band, honing the impressive drum skills that he was always 
happy to demonstrate for his coworkers.
  After graduating Greg made another move, this time across the country 
to work in Congressman Jack Metcalf's office as his staff assistant 
where he wet his political feet while serving the people of 
Washington's Second District. When Congressman Metcalf decided to 
retire at the end of the 106th Congress, my office was lucky enough to 
hire him as our legislative correspondent and deputy systems 
administrator.
  Greg, affectionately known around the office as ``Brady,'' has been 
an asset to my office during his tenure. He brought a strong interest 
in politics and a genuine desire to serve the people of Oregon. He hit 
the ground running, putting in long hours and working hard at any task 
he was given whether it was drafting constituent letters or following 
legislation as our ``floor czar'' to rolling up his sleeves and pulling 
all-nighters printing mass mailings to keep my constituents informed, 
Greg was a loyal and tireless worker.
  Mr. Speaker, Greg has dutifully served the people of Oregon's Second 
District. His smiling face, his contagious laugh, and good-natured 
temper will be missed. However, I'm sure he won't miss his days in the 
cave! I have every confidence that he will do well in whatever vocation 
he decides to pursue. Good luck, Brady, and good job.




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