[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 70 (Tuesday, May 1, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E899]
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          TRIBUTE TO VETERAN CONGRESSIONAL AIDE JUDITH BREWER

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                          HON. JOHN M. McHUGH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 1, 2007

  Mr. McHUGH. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor my Legislative 
Director, Judith Brewer, for her 34 years of excellent service as a 
Congressional staff member and to wish her well upon her retirement. I 
also wish to thank her for the 26 years she served the citizens of 
northern New York, 14 of which were as a member of my staff.
  After graduating from the University of Maine cum laude with a B.A. 
in political science, Judi began her career in 1973 when she joined 
Congressman Fred B. Rooney's staff as a Staff Assistant. Five years 
later, she joined the House Select Committee on Aging's Subcommittee on 
Retirement Income and Employment, where she served as a liaison between 
the subcommittee chairman, older Americans, and Federal agencies. Judi 
next served as Projects Assistant in Congressman Harold T. Johnson's 
office.
  Judi began serving the people of northern New York in 1981 when she 
became a Legislative Assistant in my predecessor, Congressman David 
O'B. Martin's office. In that capacity, Judi developed significant 
expertise in policy areas of great importance to northern New York, 
including dairy, education, health care, and labor.
  When I came to Congress in 1993, I was fortunate that Judi decided to 
continue her excellent service to the people of northern New York as a 
member of my staff. For the past 14 years, they, as well as I, have 
been the beneficiary of Judi's compassion, dedication, expertise, 
kindness, humor, and professionalism. Accordingly, I profoundly thank 
Judi and wish her the very best as she enters retirement.

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