[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 130 (Friday, August 1, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1682]
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                         HONORING JULIE EUBANK

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 1, 2008

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Julie 
Eubank, a Smyrna, Tennessee native who has served the people of Middle 
Tennessee as a trusted member of my staff for the past six years. Julie 
has worked with me in a number of capacities. She started as an intern 
in my Murfreesboro District office and then moved to Washington as my 
scheduler. Julie ultimately became my Press Secretary, where she has 
served for the past four years.
   A Press Secretary has a position of great trust with a Member of 
Congress. They are responsible for keeping the lines of communications 
open between citizens and their representatives. Julie has done an 
exceptional job keeping the people of the 6th District informed on the 
many issues being debated in Congress.
  As a graduate of Smyrna High School and Middle Tennessee State 
University, Julie brings a special knowledge of the 6th District to her 
job that has been invaluable to me. She has treated every media outlet, 
regardless of size, with the same level of attention and care.
  Julie has been a source of levity when deadlines were tight, and her 
opinions are valued by my staff and me. She is leaving us next Thursday 
to head to Montana for the fall, and I know she will bring the same 
humor, professionalism, and talent to the ``Treasure State'' that she 
has shared with the people of the ``Volunteer State.'' Julie is a good 
friend and advisor and we will miss her in Washington, but wish her 
well as she pursues this new challenge.

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