[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E328]
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       THANKING MR. MICHAEL DOUGLASS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 9, 2010

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, on the occasion of his 
retirement in December 2009, we rise to thank Mr. Michael Douglass for 
34 years of outstanding service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Mike began his career at the House in 1975 as a Sales Clerk in the 
Office Supply Store. Mike's leadership, dedication, and positive 
attitude were visible to his management and he moved up to become a 
Sales Clerk filling orders for delivery and then he moved into the 
Accounting Department. Mike eventually became the Supervisor of the 
Accounting Department in Office Supply, where he was responsible for 
the server, software, and business accounting process in the Supply 
Store. Later he took these skills to play a key role in implementing 
the House's first fully computerized purchasing system, which continues 
in use to this day. His people skills were essential to the successful 
rollout of that system (Procurement Desktop).
  Mike eventually became responsible for configuring the purchasing 
system so that users could purchase goods and services in compliance 
with best practices and the Office of Inspector General 
recommendations. With his role in developing recommendations for 
implementing the system that will replace the current financial system, 
Mike's valuable contributions to the House community will continue long 
after he has left. Mike is known by his colleagues for his sound 
business judgment and problem solving skills. He is also known for his 
quick wit and fairness.
  On behalf of the entire House community, we extend congratulations to 
Michael for his many years of dedication and outstanding contributions 
to the U.S. House of Representatives. We wish Michael many wonderful 
years in fulfilling his retirement dreams.

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