[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E277]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          IN RECOGNITION OF ARTHUR A. JUTTON ON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 7, 2007

  Mr. WALSH of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today with great pride, 
to honor someone who is very close to me and for whom I have the 
greatest respect; Mr. Arthur A. Jutton. Known as Art or Mr. Jutton to 
his colleagues, Art served as my Chief of Staff since my first day in 
office until his recent retirement this month. As one of the longest 
serving staff members here in the House of Representatives, there are 
very few Hill staffers and Washington professionals who did not know or 
have the utmost respect for him. I cannot begin to describe all the 
contributions that Art has made throughout what seems like an endless 
tenure here on Capitol Hill.
  Art began his career working for former Congressman John Terry back 
in 1970. He served as Mr. Terry's District Representative until 1972. 
Art then worked for former Congressman Bill Walsh, my father, as his 
Field Representative from 1972 to 1978. In 1978, Art moved down to 
Washington D.C. to serve as the Administrative Assistant to former 
Congressman Gary Lee until 1982. In 1983, Art became the Administrative 
Assistant to former Congressman Gerry Solomon and served in that post 
until 1988 when he became my Chief of Staff. For the most part, all of 
the Members of Congress that Art has served have represented the 
Central New York region. As a Central Yorker himself, Art has helped 
all of us work diligently on behalf of the people of that region and 
also for the greater good of the country.
  During his time in government, Art became a pillar of strength among 
those with whom he worked with. From his first days until his last 
minute, Art carried a work ethic second to none and was an everlasting 
source of knowledge. In the late 1970s, he started the New York State 
Republican Administrative Assistant Association. This group would meet 
once a month for a breakfast to discuss the issues that were not only 
on the political forefront, but primarily issues that affected the 
citizens of New York State. These meetings have since turned into the 
New York Republican Chiefs of Staff breakfasts that continue to this 
day. Over the years, Art became a mentor to all staff that was lucky 
enough to have worked with him. Though sticking true to his beliefs, he 
had an uncanny ability to maintain an open mind and adjust with the 
times as they changed.
  Art not only created close relationships with staffers, but with all 
the employees of the House of Representatives. Every morning, bright 
and early, you could find Art in the Rayburn cafeteria sharing a cup of 
coffee with the Superintendent's staff. It was these early morning 
talks that Art credited as the source for the most useful information 
and inside tips.
  Madam Speaker, I am happy for Art on his retirement and extremely 
proud of the 37 years of service he has given the people of Central New 
York. I know that although not here in Washington, Art will find a way 
to stay involved. The work he accomplished was done with the highest 
level of professionalism, a vigorous work ethic, and most importantly a 
loving heart. On behalf of my constituents, the constituents of the 
aforementioned former members and all of the wonderful staff with whom 
he worked with, I personally thank Art Jutton for all he has done. We 
will miss him.

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