[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 14 (Wednesday, February 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E86]
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            THANKING DAN HORNAK FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 8, 2006

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement in 
February 2006, I rise to thank Mr. Dan Hornak for 20 years of 
outstanding service to the United States House of Representatives.
  Prior to his arrival in Washington, Dan graduated from Western 
Michigan University, taught elementary school, worked as a sheriffs 
deputy in Michigan, and was a television news cameraman. He joined the 
House Recording Studio staff in 1986 as a camera operator. Through the 
years he built a reputation as a team player dedicated to serving the 
Members of the House. He rose to the position of television director 
and enjoyed its challenges.
  Dan has used his creativity to improve the Members' awareness of the 
Recording Studio services. His resourcefulness for completing special 
studio projects has become legendary. He has said that the greatest 
perk of his job has been working in the Capitol, learning its history 
and sharing it with others. Dan has made a point of knowing as many 
people working in the Capitol and in the House office buildings as 
possible, and he considers each of them to be his friend.
  On behalf of the entire House community, I extend congratulations to 
Dan for his many years of dedication and outstanding contributions to 
the U.S. House of Representatives. We wish him many wonderful years in 
fulfilling his retirement dreams.

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