[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 57 (Thursday, May 11, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E801]
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                       RECOGNIZING JEFFREY B. ROE

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 11, 2006

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Jeffrey B. Roe. 
After 12 years by my side, Jeff recently retired as my Chief of Staff. 
Since meeting him in 1994, while I was serving in the Missouri State 
House of Representatives, Jeff and I have maintained a unique bond; he 
has been there throughout my entire political career, offering guidance 
and expertise.
  Jeff and I began working together in 1994, when he was an intern and 
I was a State Representative pursuing a position in the State Senate. 
We won that election, and Jeff soon became an instrumental member of my 
staff. Over the next six years, he came in early and stayed late, the 
consummate professional. When I made the decision to seek the 6th 
Congressional District seat in the 2000, Jeff was again by my side. 
Those late nights and tireless hours on the road paid off, and Jeff 
followed me to Washington, DC, and created an office structure that we 
still use today. Jeff has held every job in each of my offices and has 
used that experience to help develop outstanding employees that leave 
our office more polished and determined than when they enter. Jeff has 
always had a love of government and politics. He has a unique 
perspective on the way that the world works. His tireless work ethic 
has always been something that has set him apart, and he was even 
recognized as one of Kansas City's 40 most influential leaders under 
the age of 40, in Ingram's Magazine 2003 honors. Throughout his 
distinguished career in politics, he has helped countless people in 
their pursuit of public office.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in recognizing Jeffrey B. 
Roe. His commitment to public service and the professional manner with 
which he has crafted my office will be missed. I would respectfully 
like to ask the House of Representatives to join me in thanking him for 
all of his hard work and dedication over the years. Though he is no 
longer a member of my staff, I am comforted to know that, because of 
his hard work, I have the honor of representing him in the United 
States Congress.

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