[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2219]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        THANKING CINDY FOX VON GOGH FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                     HON. HOWARD P. ``BUCK'' McKEON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 8, 2006

  Mr. McKEON. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of her retirement on January 
2, 2007, we rise to thank Ms. Cindy Fox von Gogh for over thirty-two 
years of distinguished service to the United States House of 
Representatives.
  Cindy began serving the U.S. House of Representatives in 1974 as the 
office Manager for John Dent (D-PA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on 
Labor Standards. In 1978 she embraced the role of Committee Archivist 
for Carl D. Perkins (D-KY), Chairman of the Committee on Education and 
Labor. While serving in this capacity Cindy was instrumental in 
expanding the use of computers in Committee office operations.
  Milestones during her career at the House include; managing a Micro 
VAX computer system supporting the Full Committee and eight 
Subcommittees, implementation of a Novell Network and authoring a 
Personal Computer Reference Guide for staff. Cindy also created one of 
the first web sites in the House and was recognized by the 
Congressional Management Foundation with an award for one of the best 
web sites on Capitol Hill setting the standard of excellence in web 
design.
  Cindy's contributions to Committee operations were achieved while she 
maintained her commitment to publish into the archives the Committee 
Legislative Calendar chronicling Committee proceedings as an official 
historical document of the House.
  Kindhearted, professional and dedicated are words used by her 
colleagues to describe Cindy. She is known throughout the House as a 
person you can rely on to do what's right. She has earned the 
reputation as a person with a calm demeanor and respect for everyone.
  Mr. Speaker, Cindy is truly an inspiration in nonpartisan service to 
the Committee and the House. She served six Chairmen irrespective of 
which party was the majority. We are grateful for all Cindy has done 
during the past thirty-two years serving the Committee, this 
institution and the citizens of our country. Her service to the House 
is respected by the Chairmen, Members and staff that have benefited 
from her expertise, institutional knowledge and unwavering disposition.
  On behalf of the Committee and the entire House community, we extend 
congratulations to Cindy for her many years of dedication and 
outstanding service to the U.S. House of Representatives. We wish Cindy 
many wonderful years fulfilling her retirement dreams.

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