[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 90 (Wednesday, June 22, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO THOMAS B. SCHREIBEL

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                    HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR.

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 22, 2011

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of one of my 
longest-serving staff, Thomas B. Schreibel. Tom has been by my side for 
the past 27 years, serving in several roles, including my Chief of 
Staff for the past 10 years. While Tom's work ethic and guidance have 
earned him the title Chief of Staff, his loyalty, sense of humor and 
dedication have earned him the additional titles--friend, family and my 
peer.
  Tom is a natural leader who has demonstrated his capabilities by 
setting examples and providing sound guidance and mentorship. For the 
past 27 years, Tom has worked with scores of interns, staffers and 
Members of Congress. No matter the person, he would treat everyone the 
same. He would avail himself to his colleagues to work through 
challenges when they needed his astute judgment or spend precious time 
with aspiring young staffers who knew that Tom's unique characteristics 
and insight would aid them in their own lives. Tom has also provided 
guidance to my colleagues in the House of Representatives who 
recognized that his expertise and experience in many areas have no 
equivalent. Throughout his career, Tom has turned many such working 
relationships into lasting friendships.
  Tom's commitment to public service and Wisconsin's Fifth 
Congressional District has served our country well. As the Chairman of 
the House Committee on the Judiciary, I relied on Tom's depth of 
knowledge, counsel and political sense as I shepherded numerous bills 
through the House of Representatives. Tom was with me when the USA 
PATRIOT Act, Voting Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities 
Amendments Act and the REAL ID Act were passed by Congress and 
presented to the President for his signature. These, and many other 
laws I worked on, have made America safer, guaranteed the rights of the 
disabled, and protected the right to vote. Upon leaving this 
institution, Tom should know that he played a significant role in these 
important pieces of legislation.
  Tom's departure from the U.S. House of Representatives will leave a 
void. He has been a rock that I have relied on throughout much of my 
tenure in Congress. Tom leaves behind a legacy of leadership and 
dedication that will be a saving grace to my staff, and indeed this 
institution, long into the future. His example will serve as a beacon 
of light to all those on Capitol Hill who wish to serve this nation and 
her people. I hope that future leaders in Congress will be as blessed 
as I have been.
  Please join me in wishing Tom, his wife Dana, and son Brent, all of 
the best as Tom leaves Congress for new challenges and opportunities. 
On behalf of my family, the House of Representatives and my staff, I 
thank Tom for his service to this nation and her people, and 
congratulate him on a job well done.

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