[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 187 (Wednesday, December 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 BILL LIVINGOOD, HOUSE SERGEANT AT ARMS

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2011

  Mr. POE of Texas. ``Mr. Speaker, the President of the United 
States.''
  The announcement of the President at the State of the Union is how 
Americans have come to know the House Sergeant at Arms, Bill Livingood.
  This duty is just one of many responsibilities of the House Sergeant 
at Arms.
  He most importantly ensures the safety of Members, staff, and 
visitors as the chief law enforcement officer in the House.
  And sadly Mr. Livingood, the third longest serving Sergeant at Arms, 
is retiring.
  Bill is a wonderful person and accomplished public servant.
  He has served the House since 1998 through some of the most trying 
times in our history and previously served our country as a member of 
the Secret Service.
   I've known Bill for over 25 years beginning when I was a Judge in 
Texas, and he was the head of the Secret Service field office in 
Houston. His agents would file cases that were sometimes heard in my 
court.
  I am sad to see him go but he has made a mark on this institution 
with improvements in security and steadfast leadership that is a model 
for all who serve in the people's house.
  Congratulations on your retirement, Bill, and thank you for your 
service to the House of Representatives and the United States of 
America.
  And that's just the way it is.

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