[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 169 (Saturday, December 18, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING THE SERVICE AND DEDICATION OF SEAN GILLILAND

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 17, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize 
Sean Gilliland for his contributions to Tennessee's Sixth Congressional 
District. As any member of Congress knows, our legislative achievements 
and successful constituent services programs would not be possible 
without a cadre of great staff working behind the scenes. They work 
long hours--often for little pay or recognition--and their service is 
simply invaluable to those of us who serve in this esteemed chamber. 
Throughout my 26 years in Congress, I have been fortunate to have many 
bright, able staff members with an interest in serving their country by 
working in this body. Today, I'd like to single out those who are 
serving my constituents as my tenure comes to a close.
  For more than 15 years, Sean Gilliland has been a dedicated and loyal 
field representative in my Murfreesboro office. He has spent countless 
hours traveling the district with me and attending parades, open 
meetings and events in every corner of the district. Sean works 
tirelessly on behalf of Middle Tennessee's veterans and their families, 
ensuring they receive the benefits and assistance they deserve, and 
helping them obtain the medals they earned during their service to our 
country. Over the years, Sean has helped me send the best and brightest 
young men and women to our nation's military service academies, filled 
in for me when my duties in Washington prevented me from attending an 
event or meeting, and enabled me to better represent the needs and 
interests of the people of the Sixth District.
  Sean's career has been one of service, whether at my office or in the 
community. He serves on the Board of Directors of Main Street, 
Leadership Rutherford, the Murfreesboro Youth Orchestra, the Rutherford 
County Adult Activity Center, and others. He has also donated his time 
to many other civic committees, and is deeply involved in his church. 
It is fitting that Sean will leave government service to enter a new 
kind of public service in the administration of the Primary Care and 
Hope Clinic, a faith-based non-profit that provides health care to the 
uninsured.
  Madam Speaker, Sean is a loving father, a dedicated husband and an 
all-around good person. I know that my busy weekend schedules in 
Tennessee have led him to spend some Independence Day and other holiday 
celebrations at official functions with me rather than with his wife, 
Anne, and daughter, Molly. I appreciate the sacrifices they have made 
over the years.
  Sean, thank you for all your help and dedication over these many 
years. I wish you, Anne and Molly all the best.

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