[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1663]
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       THANKING MRS. EMMA RICHARDSON FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of her retirement in July 2003, 
we rise to thank Mrs. Emma Richardson for 19 years of outstanding 
service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Emma began her career at the House working as a Programmer Analyst 
and then was promoted to a Senior Programmer Analyst. In that capacity 
Emma has served this great institution for the last 19 years as a 
valuable employee at House Information Resources (HIR) within the 
Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. Emma has made many 
significant contributions in the development of the Office Equipment 
System, Furniture Resource Center system, and in the implementation of 
bar code technology for Office Systems Management (OSM).
  Emma was also an invaluable team member in the development and 
implementation of the Fixed Assets and Inventory Management (FAIMS). 
FAIMS is a mission critical system used by the Chief Administrative 
Officer to collect, record and report official financial information on 
Fixed Assets, and report on Accounts Payable, Purchasing and General 
Ledger activities. Emma has been a customer-oriented employee who 
consistently took pride in delivering products to customers on a timely 
basis, with great attention to detail and has displayed great passion 
for her work. Emma has dedicated herself to ensuring that the needs of 
the House Support Services, House Information Resources and the Office 
of Finance are met by FAIMS. Emma's extensive knowledge of the 
inventory process and her excellent relationships with her customers 
have been invaluable in deploying FAIMS.
  On behalf of the entire House community, we extend congratulations to 
Emma for her many years of dedication and outstanding contributions to 
the U.S. House of Representatives. We wish Emma many wonderful years in 
fulfilling her retirement dreams.

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