[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 78 (Wednesday, May 20, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   IN MEMORY OF EDWARD ``SCOTT'' HOOD

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 20, 2009

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, this week, we in the House 
lost one of our own. It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I 
rise today to honor the memory of Edward ``Scott'' Hood and his years 
of exemplary service to the Members and staff of the House of 
Representatives.
  Scott Hood lived in Point of Rocks, Maryland with his wife, Karen, 
and sons, Zachary and Luke. He served the House of Representatives with 
distinction and excellence for almost twenty-three years, beginning his 
Congressional career in the House Cabinet Shop. Scott worked in that 
shop for eleven years, where he learned and honed his skills in the 
woodworking trade. ``Scotty'' was a valued craftsman and a remarkable 
talent, with many of his pieces still in use throughout the Capitol 
complex. The highlight of Scott's portfolio was a sideboard which he 
made for then Speaker of the House, the Honorable Newt Gingrich, in 
August of 1996. It can still be viewed in room H-230 of the Capitol.
  When the position of Office Coordinator was created in the Office of 
the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) in 2002, Scott saw this as an 
opportunity to enhance his career path by applying his knowledge of 
cabinetry to advise his customers on furniture choices and selections. 
He continued to build and cultivate relationships with offices over the 
next few years, ultimately working his way up to Supervisor of the CAO 
Capitol Service Center in 2004. In addition to his supervisory duties, 
he was assigned to the responsibility of coordinating and responding to 
the furniture and equipment needs of the Leadership offices, as well as 
representing the CAO organization in the logistical coordination of 
high-profile events in the Capitol Building. In 2007, he was awarded 
the Darrell Norman Excellence Award--the highest recognition of service 
bestowed on an employee of the Chief Administrative Officer. The 
summation of his recognition then is a fitting testament to his entire 
career with the House. ``Scott Hood inspires and motivates his staff to 
deliver quality services and solutions to the furniture and equipment 
problems of the offices located in the Capitol. Scott has also been a 
keen contributor to our efforts to enhance customer satisfaction and to 
work across the organization and with a variety of service partners to 
deliver solutions that exceed the expectations and needs of their 
customers. He has been particularly effective in bringing his change 
management and leadership skills to bear in developing an effective 
partnership with the Architect of the Capitol to deliver seamless 
solutions to House Leadership Offices.''
  Scott was able to use his inherent honesty and integrity to build 
trusting relationships and to be a valued advisor to both his offices 
and staff at all levels. Scott not only embraced and lived the CAO 
mission, vision, values, and brand, but inspired and motivated his 
staff and other organizations to do the same. Admired by the people who 
knew him and appreciated by those he served, Scott was an exceptional 
role model. His colleagues tell us that they will miss his shy smile 
and the ``will do'' spirit and positive attitude that he brought to 
work each day. When asked to describe him, the most common phrase 
mentioned was, ``He was `The Rock' that we relied on.''
  Besides his loving wife and sons, Scott is survived by his parents, 
Darlene G. and Edward Hood, of Germantown, MD. He was the son-in law of 
Edith Jenkins, the loving grandson of Otis and Margaret Smith, and the 
brother of Kevin Hood and his wife Zaida, all of Germantown, MD.
  It is a privilege to pay respects to a man who lived the spirit of 
unconditional and unwavering service to this great institution. On 
behalf of the entire House community, we extend our condolences to 
Scott's family, friends and colleagues in mourning the loss of this 
truly special public servant. I am honored to stand before the House 
and to commend him for his service to the Congress and our Nation.

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