[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 197 (Tuesday, December 20, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2323]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING JON SCHNEIDER

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 20, 2011

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor 
Jonathan M. Schneider, my departing Deputy Chief of Staff who was 
recently appointed the Deputy County Executive for Intergovernmental 
Affairs for Suffolk County, New York.
  Since he became one of my original staffers in 2003, Jon has 
distinguished himself as a public servant through hard work and 
dedication to the people of Eastern Long Island. His policy expertise 
in transportation and environment issues, skill in crafting effective 
public communications, and perceptive political insights have been 
invaluable to me over the past nine years.
  As district director, Jon led a first-class constituent service 
program that has assisted thousands of veterans, senior citizens, and 
others in need of a helping hand. My constituents have also benefited 
from his skilled advocacy of infrastructure projects including the 
dredging of Lake Montauk and Shinnecock Inlets and environmental 
initiatives such as the federal Forge River Study and the Fire Island 
to Montauk Point Reformulation Study.
  Guiding these projects through from conception to completion required 
close collaboration with officials at all levels of government as well 
as civic groups and community advocacy organizations. Over the years, 
Jon has built a sterling reputation for professionalism and 
collegiality that has aided my efforts to deliver federal solutions for 
local problems.
  Given my first-hand knowledge of Jon's skill as an intergovernmental 
liaison, I am confident that the people of Suffolk County will benefit 
tremendously from his service as Deputy County Executive. I am also 
pleased that his new role will allow us to continue working together, 
as my Congressional district is contained entirely within Suffolk 
County.
  I am also pleased that Jon will continue to reside in Port Jefferson 
Station with his wife, Mary Ellen, precocious daughter Ellie, his son 
future New York Giants linebacker Benjamin, and Boris, the famous 
tortoise.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of my staff and the people of the First 
Congressional District of New York, I sincerely thank Jonathan M. 
Schneider for his efforts to improve the quality of life on Eastern 
Long Island and his continuing commitment to public service. I wish him 
and his family continued success, good health and the best of luck for 
years to come.

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