[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 2 (Tuesday, January 12, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E6-E7]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING KINSEY KIRIAKOS FOR HIS SERVICE TO TENNESSEE'S SIXTH 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 12, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor Kinsey 
Kiriakos,

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who has served as my Communications Director and has helped me to be a 
better congressman as I represent the people of Tennessee's Sixth 
Congressional District.
  While Kinsey grew up in southern California and far from the rolling 
hills of Tennessee, he quickly proved himself to be an ambitious and 
creative addition to the staff, with a clear passion for politics that 
rivals only his passion for the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of Kinsey's 
first tasks in the office was revamping my congressional Web site, and 
he put in long hours to get the job done well. His hard work and 
dedication on that project has made my Web site a more effective tool 
for communicating with my constituents.
  Prior to joining my staff, Kinsey worked for Rep. Brad Sherman and 
Sen. Evan Bayh. Now, he is moving on to the next phase of his career. 
Kinsey departed my office on Friday for a new job as the Communications 
Director for the Joint Economic Committee, and I know he looks forward 
to being involved in efforts to get our nation's economy back on track. 
His experience with both the House and Senate, and his easy rapport 
with reporters will serve him well in this new position.
  Madam Speaker, my staff and I have enjoyed having Kinsey with us over 
the last year, and we wish him all the best in his new position. He is 
young and talented, and I look forward to watching his professional 
skills continue to grow.

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