[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E541]
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                   TRIBUTE TO DAVID AND CHERYL VIENNA

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                         HON. ROBERT T. MATSUI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 2003

  Mr. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor David and Cheryl 
Vienna as they prepare to begin their well-deserved retirements. For 
more than two decades, they have served dozens of clients before the 
Federal and State governments and, in doing so, have maintained 
standards of excellence that we would do well to recognize.
  In 1978, David founded a Federal Government affairs company called 
David Vienna and Associates, and Cheryl joined him a year later. 
Together, they have made what is now known as Vienna, Gregor and 
Associates into one of the premier small firms in the Washington area. 
Among other clients, they represent several from my own State--the 
California State Senate, the California Franchise Tax Board, and the 
California Public Employees' Retirement System, the largest pension 
fund in the Untied States. My staff and I have worked with the firm 
many times and we know firsthand the level of knowledge, skill and 
integrity they bring to every task.
  While operating one business successfully is enough of a challenge, 
David and Cheryl opened a second in 1981. Public Affairs Support 
Services has, for more than 20 years, filed federal and state campaign 
finance reports for the political action committees of some of the 
largest businesses and associations in the country. In this venture, as 
in their government affairs work, they have demonstrated the expertise 
and attention to detail that is the hallmark of every successful 
business owner.
  Both David and Cheryl had extensive experience in this very building 
before starting their companies. David was on the staffs of two Senate 
subcommittees and worked closely with Senators Abe Ribicoff and Scoop 
Jackson, while Cheryl was director of legislation for senator Sam Nunn. 
In their public service, they showed the outstanding character and 
ability that foreshadowed their future success in the private sector.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask all of my colleagues to join me in 
congratulating David and Cheryl Vienna on their distinguished careers 
and wishing them continued success in their future endeavors.

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