[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 16 (Tuesday, January 27, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S892]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO ARDIS DUMETT

  Mrs. MURRAY. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize Ardis Dumett 
for her 20 years of service to the U.S. Senate and the people of 
Washington State. Ardis has served on my staff for the last 16 years of 
her distinguished public career. For 4 years prior to her service in my 
office, she worked for the revered Senator Henry ``Scoop'' Jackson. On 
January 20, Ardis retired from my office. We are sad to see her go and 
hope that she enjoys her well-earned retirement.
  Throughout her career, Ardis has been a thoughtful and dedicated 
public servant. Initially, as my constituent services director, she led 
by example in her commitment and compassion to the constituents of 
Washington State. Covering immigration and environmental casework, she 
ensured the people of my State were well served by their Federal 
Government.
  As the director of special projects in my Seattle office, she worked 
on numerous issues on my behalf over the years, ranging from the 
environment and emergency response to tribes and the transfer of 
military property. She worked tirelessly to guarantee that our State's 
people and communities received a fair process--and often a successful 
outcome--when working with Federal agencies. Over the years I have 
received many notes from constituents thanking me for Ardis' diligent 
work.
  I would like to thank Ardis for her years of service to me and the 
people of Washington State. Her career is a tremendous example of 
public service; and her dedication to her work is truly appreciated. I 
wish her all the best in her future endeavors.

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