[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2554]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO PHILIP FAWCETT

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Philip Fawcett, who has been serving as Legislative Fellow in my office 
since January and will be completing his tenure at the end of this 
month.
  Phil Fawcett joined my staff last January through the 2007 
Congressional Fellowship Program of the Brookings Institution. He 
exemplifies a truly remarkable and exceptionally dynamic professional 
and has contributed greatly to the work my office has done for the 17th 
District. His work on the issues of transportation, housing, and the 
environment has been well-organized and efficient, and I have greatly 
valued his advice on a wide variety of co-sponsorship and voting 
matters.
  Phil Fawcett attended the Georgia Institute of Technology and 
graduated with highest honors with a degree in aerospace engineering. 
Phil also gained his masters and doctorate degrees from the Georgia 
Institute of Technology. He went on to pursue a career with the 
Aerospace Corporation and has worked closely with the National 
Reconnaissance Organization and numerous other programs within the 
Department of Defense. His extensive education, combined with his 
impressive 14 years of experience with technical and programmatic 
consulting, has played an integral role in his Legislative Fellowship. 
Having worked with various areas of the U.S. Government and numerous IC 
agencies, Phil has significantly contributed to my domestic agenda as 
well as international affairs related issues, such as my testimony to 
the U.S.-China Economic Security and Review Commission. He has also 
been a vital component in the areas of currency and trade, as he was 
responsible for helping to move legislation on international monetary 
policy and currency manipulation. His letter to the chairman and 
ranking member of the Ways and Means Committee that urged movement on 
the currency issue garnered the collection of over 90 member 
signatures.
  Phil Fawcett has worked closely with my district office and 
maintained crucial relations with the Department of Commerce, U.S. 
Trade Representative, Ohio Department of Transportation and Federal 
Aviation Administration, among many other essential divisions. He has 
also handled all issues related to my co-chairmanship of the House 
Manufacturing Caucus with skill and proficiency. Furthermore, his 
vigorous commitment to the organization, planning and implementation of 
the Tech Belt Forum last September generated a very successful event, 
which was a significant stepping stone in the future economic and 
industrial advancement of my district.
  I would like to personally thank Phil Fawcett for his tremendous 
dedication and distinguished service and wish him all the best in his 
future endeavors. Phil, it's been a pleasure working with you and good 
luck!

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