[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 99 (Friday, July 16, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1391]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CAROLYN DONNELLY

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                         HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR.

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 15, 2004

  Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to a longtime 
public servant, Carolyn Crawford Donnelly, who is retiring from 
government service after 25 years.
  She began her career in government service with Representative (now 
Senator) Barbara Boxer in January 1983 as a Computer Operator. In 1991, 
she joined the Committee on Government Operations as a Clerk for the 
Subcommittee on Government Activities and Transportation. In 1993, she 
moved to the Full Committee as a Clerk for the Management Team. In 
1995, she provided investigative support to staff and served as backup 
to the division secretary of the Department of Defense, Office of the 
Inspector General Office of Departmental Inquiries. In 1999, she joined 
the Committee on the Judiciary as a staff assistant. In 2002, her title 
changed to professional staff.
  Carolyn has served under one Democratic Chairman, two Republican 
Chairmen and one Democratic Ranking Member. She has always handled all 
aspects of her job in an exemplary fashion. No matter what her title 
has been, Carolyn's role has remained constant. She has been one of the 
pillars of the Committee, ensuring that the office runs smoothly. She 
has always been calm and professional in the eye of the storm. No 
matter how frenetic, no matter how pressured, no matter how stressful 
the situation, Carolyn has maintained a sense of humor and cheer that 
has proved contagious and helped to get the job done. Moreover, there 
have been many occasions on which she brought a needed human touch to 
the sometimes intense work of the Congress and its committees.
  Throughout her tenure, Carolyn has exhibited an extraordinary 
personal commitment to the Committee. Carolyn has always been there for 
the Members and staff, whether it's problems with supplies or guidance 
on where to turn for special requests. Whenever a major project needed 
additional volunteers, Carolyn was always the first to sign up and work 
long hours whenever needed. She has always been willing to listen, to 
share her professional and personal opinions, and to lift spirits 
during an especially long or difficult day.
  In addition to her work on the Hill, Carolyn has been active in the 
community, volunteering for numerous organizations over the years. She 
currently feeds the homeless with SOME (So Others Might Eat) on Sunday 
mornings, several times each month, and works with the Washington 
Animal Rescue league. She is also a member of the altar guild at St. 
Patrick's Episcopal Church. Our loss is the gain of these 
organizations, as I am confident that Carolyn will lend her talents to 
the pursuit of their important missions.
  Mr. Speaker, Members and staff, please join me in thanking Carolyn 
for her service and wishing her all the best as she leaves the Hill. 
The Committee on the Judiciary was indeed fortunate to have her on 
board for these years.

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