[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2514]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING JOYCE YAMAT MEYER FOR HER SERVICE TO THE FIRST DISTRICT OF 
                               WISCONSIN

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                             HON. PAUL RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 2009

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Joyce Yamat 
Meyer, our Washington office Chief of Staff and now Acting Chief of 
Staff over all office operations.
  Joyce is a native of Wisconsin. Since 1995 we have worked together in 
several different offices. I myself was a Congressional staffer when I 
met Joyce. I quickly recognized her great abilities. When the member 
she worked for retired from the House of Representatives, I persuaded 
my employer, Senator Brownback, to bring her on board.
  After my election in 1998 I invited Joyce to become my Legislative 
Director. Since that time, her skills and knowledge have grown with her 
responsibilities. I have also been pleased to watch her become a 
wonderful wife, mom, and leader.
  Joyce is one of my partners in serving the people of Wisconsin's 
First Congressional District. Her home town is Franklin, Wisconsin. 
Following state redistricting in 2002, she was thrilled to find that 
her home was now in the First District. Ever since, serving her home 
town neighbors has been a point of pride for Joyce.
  I have worked with Joyce longer than anyone in my office. I am 
pleased to recognize Joyce Yamat Meyer for more than ten years of 
excellent work with me in serving the people of the First District.

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