[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 7, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E293]
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 CONGRATULATING LORRAINE C. MILLER ON HER APPOINTMENT AS CLERK TO THE 
                     U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                       HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 7, 2007

  Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to 
congratulate Lorraine Miller on her years of outstanding service and 
much deserved appointment as Clerk to the U.S. House of 
Representatives. I have known Lorraine Miller a number of years, and am 
certain that she will prove to be an outstanding Clerk.
  On February 15, 2007, Lorraine Miller will be sworn in as the 35th 
Clerk of the House, and notably the first African-American Clerk. In 
this position she will be responsible for the legislative operations of 
the House floor, the voting system, oversight, and supervision of more 
than 100 staffers.
  A native of Forth Worth, and a fellow Texan, Lorraine Miller began 
her career with the U.S. House with the office of then Majority Leader, 
Jim Wright. Following her service with Speaker Wright, she went onto 
serve on the staffs of Speaker Foley and Congressman John Lewis. In 
addition, during the Clinton Administration she served as Deputy 
Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs for the House. She 
has also held high-level positions at the Federal Communications 
Commission and the Federal Trade Commission. Currently, Lorraine Miller 
serves as a Senior Advisor to Speaker Pelosi, and president of the 
Washington D.C. chapter of the NAACP.
  Lorraine Miller has dedicated her career to public service and I can 
think of no one better to serve as Clerk. I am certain that she will 
serve the House with distinction. The recognition she is receiving is 
imminently well deserved, and I wish her all the success in the years 
ahead.

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