[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1453]
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       TRIBUTE TO MR. GARY GRASMICK FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 21, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement on August 2, 
2004, we rise to thank Mr. Gary Grasmick for outstanding service to the 
U.S. House of Representatives. For the past 29 years Gary has served 
this great institution as a valuable employee at House Information 
Resources, HIR, within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer.
  Throughout his career with HIR, Gary has held many positions of 
increasing responsibility. He began his career at the House on June 16, 
1975 as a Production Control Specialist in the HIR data center. For 
many years Gary's technical, analytical, communication, and financial 
skills served him well in his efficient management of information 
technology budgets and contracts. He performed extensive amounts of 
research and analysis of vendors' hardware and software offerings to 
acquire the most cost effective and functional products for the House. 
Gary has also been responsible for configuration management of data 
center hardware and software and served on several HIR task forces. 
Since 1998, Gary has been a member of HIR's Immediate Office as the 
Resources Manager where all his years of experience have been 
invaluable in serving senior management. As Resources Manager, Gary 
also oversaw the HIR financial management and procurement processes to 
ensure compliance with House guidelines and the responsible execution 
of appropriated funds. Gary was also the recipient of the HIR Quality 
Award, an in-house award given to outstanding employees for service 
beyond their assigned duties. His peers and co-workers will miss Gary's 
professionalism and friendly manner.
  On behalf of the entire House community, we extend congratulations to 
Gary for his many years of dedication and outstanding contributions to 
the U.S. House of Representatives. We wish Gary many wonderful years in 
fulfilling his retirement dreams.

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