[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 25 (Friday, February 9, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E301]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO CHRISTOPHER MARTIN

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                         HON. ALAN B. MOLLOHAN

                            of west virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 8, 2007

  Mr. MOLLOHAN. Madam Speaker, the Homeland Security Appropriations 
Subcommittee and the Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations 
Subcommittee will soon bid farewell to our Congressional Fellow, 
Christopher Martin, as he begins his next assignment with the U.S. 
Coast Guard. Lieutenant Commander Martin has proven himself to be a 
tremendous asset to the work of both of these subcommittees.
  As he assisted subcommittee staff members, Chris brought a unique 
perspective to bear on many of the lively debates and sometimes 
convoluted issues we face as we craft appropriations bills, and in 
overseeing the agencies and programs in our jurisdiction. Throughout 
his service here, Chris's unqualified professionalism, perceptiveness, 
willingness to pitch in, and cool head have helped these subcommittees 
and the Congress move forward on a wide range of policy and budgetary 
issues. His assistance in planning for and coordinating a complicated 
trip to review all of the border and immigration issues on the southern 
border was of particular benefit to us.
  Lieutenant Commander Martin has served these subcommittees, and the 
House well. Each of us on the Homeland Security and Commerce, Justice, 
Science Appropriations Subcommittees wish Chris all the best as he 
resumes his Coast Guard career, and expect to see great things there.

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