[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 25 (Thursday, March 2, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E264]
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         THANKING JUANITA CONKLING FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 2, 2006

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of her retirement in April 
2006, I rise to thank Mrs. Juanita Conkling for over 40 years of 
outstanding service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Juanita began her career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
(FBI). After a year of service with the FBI, Juanita joined the U.S. 
House of Representatives on May 1, 1965, and has worked for the House 
Sergeant at Arms and the Chief Administrative Officer as the Payroll/
Benefits Administrator in the Office of Members' Services. In this 
position, she has provided payroll and benefits guidance and counsel to 
countless Members of Congress and their families. Over the past 40 
years, Juanita has assured that the Members of Congress were paid 
accurately and on time each month. Additionally, she has provided 
current and former Members of Congress with advice and counsel about 
their ongoing options relative to their compensation and benefits.
  Juanita has been instrumental in assisting both new and departing 
Members of Congress--orienting new Members about their pay and benefits 
issues as well as counseling departing Members about their options for 
continuation of benefit programs. During her 40 years working for the 
House, Juanita's career has given her the opportunity to have many 
long-lasting relationships with current and former Members of Congress, 
their families and congressional staffs.
  On behalf of the former and current Members and the House community, 
I extend congratulations to Juanita for her many years of dedication 
and outstanding contributions to the Members and the U.S. House of 
Representatives. We wish Juanita many wonderful years in fulfilling her 
retirement dreams.

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