[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 99 (Monday, July 6, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Page S7133]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         COMMENDING JANIS LAZDA

  Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, today I recognize one of the most 
dedicated members of my staff, Janis Lazda. Janis joined the Senate 
Finance Committee in 2005 to work on international trade matters, and 
today he leaves us to become senior policy adviser to the Deputy U.S. 
Trade Representative. USTR's gain truly is our loss.
  For the past 5 years, Janis has demonstrated a quiet intelligence, 
unquestionable loyalty, and an unwavering commitment to the great State 
of Montana and this great country. He has worked hard to keep U.S. 
relations with Asia strong during these challenging economic times, and 
focused on improving America's competitiveness around the globe. He has 
spearheaded policies to increase U.S. exports to the world, and 
brainstormed ways to make international institutions more meaningful.
  He has performed all of these tasks diligently and with careful 
thought. And he has put the needs of Montanans and the American people 
first. Janis has witnessed the majestic mountains of Missoula, the 
bucolic beauty of the Big Hole Valley, and the memorable music of Molt. 
He met with hard-working people in all of these areas, and across 
Montana, to hear their thoughts and understand their needs. And he used 
these experiences to ensure that the policies crafted in Washington are 
meaningful for folks across America.
  Janis has been a sound and knowledgeable adviser. His experience and 
analysis have been critical to many of the trade policies formulated by 
the Finance Committee. I thank Janis for his hard work, and wish him 
well as he takes the next step to what I am sure will be a brilliant 
future.

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