[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 99 (Tuesday, July 25, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1513]
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                         HONORING TIM FRIEDMAN

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                               speech of

                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 24, 2006

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to extend sincere 
congratulations to my friend Tim Friedman upon his retirement from the 
Democratic Cloakroom. Tim, a Lackawanna, NY native, has dedicated 30 
years of his life to service in the House of Representatives.
  Tim began his career in Washington in 1976 in the House of 
Representatives under Congressman Dan Rostenkowski. Shortly after, he 
worked under Doorkeeper James T. Molloy as a doorkeeper and in 1982 
transferred to the House Sergeant at Arms. In 1985, Tim was appointed 
to the House Democratic Cloakroom as Assistant Manager. For over 20 
years, Tim has been a constant presence in the Cloakroom, and has 
tirelessly worked on behalf of House Democrats.
  The Democratic Cloakroom has been like a home away from home for me 
over these past 19 months. It's been an honor and pleasure to have 
Buffalo guys in the Cloakroom--people like Tim Friedman and Bob 
Fischer, who have been terrific public servants in the House, and who 
have shown me the ropes and ways of the House.
  It is with great pride and gratitude that I stand here today to 
recognize Tim Friedman for his many years of service and for his 
commitment to Democrats, and the House of Representatives. I wish Tim 
and his wife Colleen many years of continued health and happiness.

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