[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 76 (Monday, May 18, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1186]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JEFFREY M. COHEN

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                            HON. CONNIE MACK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 18, 2009

  Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor one of my most trusted 
advisors and closest friends, Jeffrey M. Cohen.
  Jeff has a long history with the Mack Family, going back almost 20 
years. He interned for my father, U.S. Senator Connie Mack III, and 
later served as his press secretary for several years. After working in 
a variety of public relations and management positions in the private 
sector and on political campaigns, Jeff agreed to serve as my campaign 
manager during my first run for Congress in 2004.
  Since then, Jeff has been my right-hand man, effectively and 
efficiently managing my congressional office as well as my 2006 and 
2008 campaigns. He is my sounding board, a dedicated public servant, 
and a strong advocate for the ideals of freedom and free markets. Jeff 
is passionate about what he does and his work and management style 
reflect this.
  A professional with Jeff's talents and expertise would be an 
attractive candidate for any firm, and I've been fortunate to have him 
by my side for so many years. But Jeff has been afforded a wonderful 
opportunity that will allow him to grow in his career.
  After 5\1/2\ years as my chief of staff, Jeff is moving on to take a 
position in the private sector.
  Jeff has been named executive vice president of Alexandria, Virginia-
based Direct Impact, a leading national grassroots, public affairs, 
public education and corporate reputation firm, and a subsidiary of 
Burson-Marsteller.
  While I am happy for Jeff to begin this next phase of his 
professional career, make no mistake about it, he will be greatly 
missed. He has been a valuable member and irreplaceable part of my 
team, but I will continue to count on his advice and friendship in the 
years ahead.
  Madam Speaker, I would not be where I am today were it not for Jeff's 
dedication, service and hard work. On behalf of the people of Florida's 
Fourteenth Congressional District, I want to thank Jeff for his years 
of service to the people of Florida and the Nation. He is my friend, he 
is a true public servant in every sense of the word, and I wish him all 
the best as he begins this new and exciting chapter of his life.

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