[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2200]
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        THANKING MR. WILLIAM CHAMP FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                         HON. VERNON J. EHLERS

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement this 
month, we rise to thank Mr. William Champ for his long career of 
outstanding service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  William Champ has been an employee of the Furniture Division, Cabinet 
Shop of the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer of the House for 
30 years. During that time, he has earned the respect and admiration of 
his fellow co-workers. Bill is a person of great character and will 
leave behind a legacy of professionalism, hard work and dedication to 
the institution. His list of accomplishments is far too lengthy to 
include in this tribute, but includes the lecterns in the House Chamber 
of the U.S. Capitol Building that every Member of Congress uses during 
each session, a key fixture seen by millions of people all over the 
world. Bill was a key member of the team that designed and constructed 
the lecterns. He was also instrumental in the renovation of the audio/
video upgrade of the Ways and Means Committee Room.
  Bill's retirement is bittersweet; the House will lose an individual 
who from day one of his employment made a long term commitment to 
excellence. His performance has always been exceptional and above and 
beyond expectations. His legacy will live on in the Chamber of the U.S. 
House of Representatives as we wish him many wonderful years of happy 
retirement.

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