[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 35 (Thursday, March 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E452]
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                         ELLEN WALLACE BUCHANAN

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 1, 2007

  Mr. CLYBURN. Madam Speaker, it is a great honor for me to rise in 
recognition of the highly successful career and notable achievements of 
Ms. Ellen Wallace Buchanan. On February 28, 2007, Ellen retired as 
Chief of Staff for Representative John Spratt (D-SC), after over 30 
years of service to the United States House of Representatives.
  Ellen was raised in my home state of South Carolina by a father who 
was a probate judge and a mother who was a school teacher. Her parents 
instilled in her the importance of service to community and country.
  After receiving her Bachelor's degree in Education from Winthrop 
University, Ms. Buchanan followed in her mother's footsteps, beginning 
her career as an elementary school teacher in Charleston, SC.
  In a career move that would enable her to further serve her community 
while engaging her fascination with government, Ellen accepted a 
position as Staff Assistant with former Congressman Kenneth Holland (D-
SC) in 1976. During her six-year tenure in former Congressman Holland's 
office she was given roles of increasing responsibility. When John 
Spratt succeeded Congressman Holland, Ellen continued her service to 
the United States House of Representatives starting as Congressman 
Spratt's Legislative Assistant and rising to become his Chief of Staff.
  Ellen's tenure in the House can be described in one way--passion for 
her work. She especially enjoyed taking part in campaigns. In her 
words, ``It reenergizes you to be with your supporters.'' In addition 
to her exceptional leadership skills, Ellen possesses an extremely 
pleasing personal demeanor. She is loved by all who know her.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of my staff, and the constituents of the 6th 
District of South Carolina, I ask you and my colleagues to join us in 
saluting the contributions of Ellen Wallace Buchanan and wish her well 
in the years to come.

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