[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 5, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING WHITNEY GRAVES FOR HER SERVICE TO TENNESSEE'S SIXTH 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
contributions Whitney Graves has made while working in my Washington, 
DC, office. Whitney has been a helpful addition to the office and a 
great servant to the residents of Tennessee's Sixth Congressional 
District.
  On Friday, Whitney will depart my office to pursue her graduate 
studies full-time in business and international relations. My staff and 
I are sad to see her leave, but we are proud of her for continuing her 
education.
  I've known Whitney and her family for many years and was glad she 
joined my staff last year. She brought valuable knowledge about the 
district to my Washington office as a resident of Gallatin, Tennessee, 
and through her experience working for the Tennessee state government. 
During her time in Washington, she has played an integral role in 
assisting me with constituent service.
  As my staff assistant, she managed the front office responsibilities, 
scheduled Capitol tours and welcomed visitors to my Washington office. 
After a promotion to legislative correspondent, she managed thousands 
of constituent inquiries on legislative matters while supervising my 
office's congressional intern program.
  Madam Speaker, my staff and I have enjoyed having Whitney in the 
office. I have no doubt Whitney can be successful at whatever she 
chooses to do, and I wish her all the best in the future.

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