[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2208]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE MICHAEL G. OXLEY UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE 
                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                               speech of

                        HON. PATRICK T. McHENRY

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mr. McHENRY. Madam Speaker, Congressman Mike Oxley served the 4th 
district of Ohio for 25 years with great distinction. Much can be said 
about a man who dedicates himself to the People's House for a quarter-
century. Perhaps the most telling example of his magnetism and 
leadership can be seen in the number of staff members who dedicated 
themselves to serving Mr. Oxley during his distinguished tenure.
  The longstanding members of Mr. Oxley's staff--Jim Conzelman, Debi 
Deimling, Bonnie Dunbar, Bob Foster, Phil Holloway, Tim Johnson, Kelly 
Kirk and Peggy Peterson--have served the chairman a combined 250 years 
among them. This is an amazing feat, given the fact that Capitol Hill 
is synonymous with high turnover rates and the frequent shuffling of 
staff members. I believe this speaks to the statesmanship Mike Oxley 
exhibited over his congressional career. His colleagues--just like his 
staffers--recognize his character, which inspires loyalty and 
perseverance.

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