[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 75 (Friday, May 27, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E974]
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            THANKING AL POWERS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                         HON. DANIEL E. LUNGREN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 2011

  Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of 
his retirement on June 2nd 2011, we rise to thank Mr. Al Powers for his 
more than twenty-nine years of distinguished service to the United 
States House of Representatives.
  Al began his career with the House working in the office of 
Representative Bob Whittaker as an Office Assistant, and when the 
Member retired, he was the office Press Assistant. Time spent handling 
press issues led to the idea for the House Enterprise Facsimilie 
Service which he was instrumental in helping to develop when he joined 
House Information Resources (HIR) in the Office of the Chief 
Administrative Officer (Office of the CAO) as a Systems Engineer. This 
service is currently used by the House. Al was also instrumental in the 
inception of many services that are critical to the House today--
including the current E-mail system.
  Al's knowledge, experience, dedication and consistently outstanding 
performance in his daily tasks has set a fine example in providing 
superior customer service and has earned the respect of his co-workers.
  On behalf of the entire House community, we extend congratulations to 
Al Powers for his many years of dedication, outstanding contributions 
and service to the United States House of Representatives.
  We wish him many wonderful years in fulfilling his retirement dreams.

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