[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 83 (Friday, May 28, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E990]
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          THANKING RICK WEIDEMANN FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 28, 2010

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, on the occasion of his 
retirement on May 25, 2010, we rise to thank Mr. Rick Weidemann for his 
22 years of distinguished service to the U.S. House of Representatives. 
Rick has served this great institution as a valued employee of the 
Clerk of the House for 8 years and House Information Resources (HIR) in 
the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for 14 years.
  Rick began his career at the House with the Office of the Clerk in 
November 1987 as a Data Entry Clerk for the Finance Office. A year 
later he was promoted to the position of Senior Telecommunications 
Administrator with the Office of Telecommunications. In June of 1995, 
Rick joined HIR when the Office of Telecommunications was transferred 
to the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer. During this time, 
Rick managed the landlines and wireless requirements of Members, 
committee, leadership and House support offices.
  In recent years, Rick has handled the increased workload and 
challenges of the position brought on by the explosive growth and 
variety of personal digital assistants (PDAs) and Smart Phones.
  On behalf of the entire House community, we extend congratulations to 
Rick for his years of dedication and outstanding contributions to the 
U.S. House of Representatives.

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