[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 18 (Thursday, February 12, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E175]
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                     TRIBUTE TO KHRISTYN BRIMMEIER

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                           HON. NICK LAMPSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 2004

  Mr. LAMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish a fond farewell to a 
member of my staff, Khristyn Brimmeier, who is leaving Capitol Hill 
this week. Khristyn is returning to her hometown of Pittsburgh, 
Pennsylvania to pursue other professional opportunities.
  All of us who serve in Congress know how important our staff members 
are. Khristyn has served as a Congressional Aide for over seven years, 
including four years with my office. She has served as both my Press 
Secretary as well as my Communications Director. As a public 
spokesperson before the media and countless community organizations, I 
could have had no better assistant to help positively present my agenda 
on behalf of the constituents of the Ninth Congressional District of 
Texas.
  Khristyn has not only championed the press and communications 
functions in my office, but has played a vital role as staff director 
of the Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus. Khristyn's hard work 
and dedication have helped to push the issue of missing children to the 
forefront in the conscience of this Congress. Her assistance and her 
council have been crucial in passing legislation that deals with the 
exploitation of children. I know that I speak for the dozens of 
families she has worked with on this issue in thanking her for her 
service.
  I am grateful to have had the opportunity to know and work with 
Khristyn. I am confident that her abilities, her passion, and her work 
ethic will serve her well in the years to come. Though she is small in 
stature, her presence and her contributions have surely been noticed by 
all who have had the pleasure to work with her.
  Khristyn, thank you for your hard work over the last four years. You 
will truly be missed.

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