[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 114 (Tuesday, September 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1664]
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        THANKING MR. LAURICE WALTON FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                           HON. ROBERT W. NEY

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 2004

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement in September 
2004, we rise to thank Mr. Laurice Walton for 29 years of outstanding 
service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Laurice began his career at the House working as a Computer Systems 
Analyst and then was promoted to a Senior Systems Analyst. In that 
capacity Laurice has served this great institution for the last 29 
years as a valuable employee of House Information Resources (HIR) 
within the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. During his 
career, Laurice has made significant contributions to support the 
tracking of legislation in the House. He developed the Summary of 
Proceedings and Debate (SOPAD) and the Congressional Budget Office 
Early Warning systems. SOPAD was eventually replaced by the Legislative 
Information Management System (LIMS) used by the Office of the Clerk to 
collect, record and report official legislative information on House 
floor proceedings and the progress of bills through the legislative 
process. Laurice individually developed the LIMS Reports Due to 
Congress application. He also produced the quarterly Member Profiles 
and provided support for the daily operation of LIMS.
  Laurice has displayed great passion for his work and dedicated 
himself to ensuring that the needs of his customer, the Clerk's office 
of Legislative Computer Systems, are met to its satisfaction.
  On behalf of the entire House community, we extend congratulations to 
Laurice for his many years of dedication and outstanding contributions 
to the U. S. House of Representatives. We wish Laurice many wonderful 
years in fulfilling his retirement dreams.

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