[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2078]
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     HONORING TERESE McDONALD'S SERVICE TO HOUSE SCIENCE COMMITTEE

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to let my colleagues know that 
Terese McDonald, the longest serving Democratic staff member in the 
history of the Committee on Science, has announced her retirement at 
the end of this Congress.
  Terese came to the committee in the 94th Congress when Olin ``Tiger'' 
Teague was the committee's chairman, and for almost 30 years, she has 
carried out her duties during the tenure of seven different chairmen 
and eight different ranking minority members. For most of this period, 
Terese has served on the full committee Democratic staff and has worked 
on administrative, investigative and legislative matters. For instance, 
when the committee decided to do a sweeping, year-long review of U.S. 
science policy in the 1980s, Terese was selected to serve on that 
staff.
  In recent years, Terese has reported directly to the committee's 
Democratic Chief of Staff and, among her many duties, has maintained 
the committee's records. Quick to blush, Terese is famous for her even 
temperament, her sense of humor and her willingness to help out all who 
need her services. These fine qualities continued to shine through 
Terese's demeanor even during an incredibly trying period last year 
when the home she shares with her husband, Paul, was washed away by 
Hurricane Isabel.
  Terese is an important part of the committee's corporate memory. Her 
experience, knowledge and warm smile will be impossible to replace. The 
Science Committee's Members and staff wish Terese and her family well 
as she moves on to new endeavors. Thank you, Terese, for your many 
years of dedicated service. We will miss your service.

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