[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 13, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E899]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO MS. BARBARA TAYLOR

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                            HON. ERIC CANTOR

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 13, 2008

  Mr. CANTOR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Barbara ``BT'' 
Taylor of Culpeper, Virginia on the occasion of her upcoming retirement 
from my Congressional staff and to thank her for her many years of 
service to the 7th Congressional District of Virginia.
  BT is an active member of the Culpeper community, and as Outreach 
Director in my Culpeper District Office, she provides outstanding 
service to the citizens of the 7th District. She is a respected voice 
in the community with a true dedication to public service. BT plays an 
important role in developing relationships with constituents, local 
elected officials, businesses, schools, organizations, and community 
leaders. I know they will all miss her steady counsel and passionate 
advocacy.
  As Members of Congress, we come to Washington with a passion for 
helping the people we represent. I can assure you that I am greatly 
aided in accomplishing that goal due to the tireless work and counsel 
of Barbara Taylor.
  BT's passion and zeal for this country and for our Commonwealth is 
refreshing and unwavering. We would all do well to emulate her 
patriotic fervor and her passion for serving those around her.
  While I will surely miss having BT as part of our official team, I am 
comforted in knowing that she will still be serving her community in 
many other ways. I am greatly privileged to have worked with BT over 
the years, but most importantly, I am honored to call her a friend.
  Madam Speaker, I hope you will join me and my family in wishing BT, 
Charlie and the entire Taylor family all the best and in thanking BT 
for her contributions to the people of the Seventh District of 
Virginia.

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