[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 27 (Tuesday, February 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E339]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO CLERK OF THE HOUSE KAREN HAAS

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 13, 2007

  Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to rise and show my 
appreciation for Karen Haas, the outgoing Clerk of the House. Karen is 
truly deserving of recognition for a job very well done.
  It is a pleasure to know Karen, as she is one of the most thoughtful 
and considerate people on Capitol Hill. She has done an exceptional job 
running the Clerk's office, and knowing that Karen was in charge meant 
other members and I knew that things were getting done right.
  I can even say that I have had the privilege to ``work'' for Karen. 
When Karen ran the House floor operations, I would get calls at all 
times of the day asking if I could preside. I never hesitated to 
preside when Karen asked, nor did my colleagues.
  Some people might have been surprised when Speaker Hastert tapped 
Karen to fill the Clerk's position. I wasn't surprised; I knew he made 
a very good choice.
  Karen has done a magnificent job as Clerk and we will truly miss 
having her in the Capitol. Karen, thank you for a job well done.

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