[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 19 (Wednesday, January 31, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S1406]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RETIREMENT OF TERESA POOLE

  Mr. BOND. Mr. President it is both with deep gratitude and regret 
that I announce the retirement of my Academies Coordinator, Teresa 
Poole, from the public sector.
  Teresa Poole, a distinguished U.S. Senate staffer, is set to retire 
from the political arena on January 31, 2007. This year has been a 
milestone, marking her thirtieth year of hard work and dedication to 
the Federal Government, the citizens of southwest Missouri, and most 
importantly the U.S. Senate offices of Danforth, Ashcroft, and Bond. We 
have come together to honor and congratulate Teresa on her devotion, 
team spirit, and the proficient skills she has provided the Springfield 
office over the past 30 years. Teresa is to be envied and admired by 
all in government for her service to the public, which she has done 
with a helpful heart.
  In January 1977, Teresa Poole was member of the first U.S. Senate 
constituent service office in southwest Missouri for Senator Danforth. 
Little would Teresa know this would begin a remarkable 30-year trek 
with the U.S. Senate. With her incredible knowledge of the inner 
workings of government and her history with the U.S. Senate, Teresa has 
been a great source of information. She took pride in being able to 
guide effectively constituents, organizations, and coworkers through 
the complex infrastructure of government.
  Among the numerous achievements that Teresa has attained over the 
years, her most remarkable was her enthusiastic commitment to the 
Military Academies. She has worked tirelessly to help students from 
across Missouri to achieve their dreams of becoming officers in the 
U.S. military by guiding them through the process required to gain a 
congressional nomination. Teresa has sifted through thousands of 
letters, applications, and grades, and made endless calls to hopeful 
applicants. All of this would be finally completed in December, only to 
start over the next year with new names, faces, and challenges.
  Teresa Poole has shown unwavering loyalty and dedication to her job 
over the past 30 years. From the day to day routine of compiling local 
clips to answering the phone, Teresa has approached every task with 
hard work and a positive attitude. She has delighted everyone she meets 
with her love of antiques and finding good deals at various auctions 
and sales, her love of travel with her mother and daughter, her passion 
for her family and heritage, and her impeccable spirit. We commend her 
for a stunning and distinguished career with the U.S. Senate and wish 
Teresa the best in all her future endeavors.
  Teresa, we have been honored to work with you for so many years. We 
will miss you and we wish you and your family the very best.

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