[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 135 (Saturday, November 20, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2123-E2124]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO SUE GARMAN

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                             HON. TOM DeLAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, November 20, 2004

  Mr. DeLAY. Mr. Speaker, this year, NASA saw the retirement of one of 
its best and brightest. Sue Garman ended her 17 year career in public 
service.
  Sue is one of the most amazing people I have ever met, and NASA lost 
a tremendous asset when she stepped down.
  Sue strongly believes the future of our nation rests in our 
willingness and ability to achieve great things. She recognizes the 
role NASA serves in feeding the soul of America but inspiring young and 
old alike and quenching the basic human need to explore the unknown.
  An incredibly dedicated worker, Sue served two stints away from her 
Houston home to serve at NASA's headquarters in Washington, DC. In 
spite of long hours away from her family, she worked tirelessly and 
seldom complained. She was passionate about the agency and even more 
passionate about the people around her.
  Sue was a rare find in the workplace--a visionary with incredible 
attention to detail, an incredibly bright person with enormous heart.

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  She never sought glory or recognition for herself. Content to work 
behind the scenes, she strove to help Johnson Space Center and the 
entire NASA agency achieve greatness. Unlike astronauts or famous 
scientists, Sue rarely received the public recognition she so greatly 
deserved. But she did enjoy the respect, admiration, and love of those 
serving around her and within the Clear Lake community. Every time I've 
set foot in Clear Lake, I've heard folks sing Sue's praises.
  A dedicated worker whose loyalty was legendary, a smart lady with 
vision for how things should be and the dedication to try to get there, 
Sue is a class act.
  Her uncommon mixture of inspiration, commonsense and intellect will 
sorely be missed. But I am happy to know that she will now be focusing 
her attention on the more enjoyable and important things in life. Her 
time will now be spent at her beach house quilting and spending time 
with her husband and new grandchild. Sue, thanks for all your hard work 
and dedication. You are an inspiration to us all.

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