[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 60 (Thursday, May 5, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E823]
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                       HONORING J. WARREN GEURIN

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2011

  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and pay tribute to 
J. Warren Geurin, a former congressional staffer and member of the 
Loudoun County School Board. Warren passed away April 30, at the age of 
65 after having battled cancer for several months. Warren began his 
career on the Hill as the Minority Investigator on the House Committee 
on Post Office and Civil Service, serving our former colleagues 
Congressman Gene Taylor and Congressman Trent Lott. From 1980 to 1991 
Warren served as a Minority counsel to the U.S. House Committee on 
Rules, working for former Congressmen Taylor, Lott, and Del Latta. 
Warren concluded his time on the Hill as legislative counsel to 
Congressman Chris Smith. In 1992, Warren was appointed by President 
George H.W. Bush as Director of Congressional Affairs to then U.S. 
Department of Transportation Secretary Andrew Card.
  Following Warren's congressional service, he worked in the private 
sector and later went on to serve as a three-term member of the Loudoun 
County School Board. Despite his diagnosis and worsening condition, 
Warren proved to be an inspiration, serving as chairman of the 
Committee on Academies and as a member of the Personnel Committee and 
the Minority Student Achievement Advisory Committee. Throughout his 
time on the School Board, Warren tirelessly advocated for children and 
Loudoun Schools and it was through his efforts which led to the 
successful completion of renovation projects at all of the schools in 
his district.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, it is my pleasure to honor the life of 
Mr. J. Warren Geurin, a great public servant, model citizen and a 
personal friend of mine. Warren will be honored and remembered by many, 
especially his widow, Susie; his two children Jennifer and Jeff; his 
many friends, colleagues and all who knew him.

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