[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 46 (Friday, April 1, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E612-E613]
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    THANKING MS. MARIE COLARUSSO HIGGS FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 1, 2011

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of 
her retirement on April 4, 2011, I rise to thank Ms. Marie Colarusso 
Higgs for over 38 years of outstanding service to the United States 
House of Representatives.
  Marie began her career here in 1971, while a student at Potomac 
Senior High School in Maryland. She first worked as a clerk in the 
office of The Honorable Frank M. Clark of Pennsylvania. She went on to 
work for The Honorable Stephen L. Neal of North Carolina, The Honorable 
Martin Frost of Texas, the Office of the Clerk, and the Office of the 
Chief Administrative Officer. Marie has worked in every House office 
building from the basement of the Ford building to the fourth floor of 
the Capitol.
  Marie's commitment to public service was best demonstrated following 
the events of September 11, 2001. During that time, she worked 
tirelessly to assist in setting up temporary offices for Members 
displaced by the anthrax evacuation. Marie's enthusiasm, 
professionalism, and attention to detail have made her an invaluable 
team member on many special projects. Her generosity and support of 
others have endeared her to her many colleagues and friends in the 
House community.
  More recently, Marie demonstrated her commitment and dedication to 
serving others when

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she travelled to Nepal with her daughter, Erica, to participate in a 
Habitat for Humanity project this past October. While Marie's long-term 
plans for retirement are not set, her immediate plans include planning 
her daughter's wedding, pursuing more volunteer opportunities, and 
visiting America's wineries.
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I personally 
congratulate Marie on her retirement and thank her for her dedication 
and outstanding contributions to this institution. I wish Marie the 
best in all her future endeavors.

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