[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 55 (Tuesday, April 17, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E544-E545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN RECOGNITION OF HOUSE PARLIAMENTARIAN JOHN SULLIVAN

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 17, 2012

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of John 
Sullivan upon the completion of his exemplarily service as 
Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives. For 25 years 
Parliamentarian Sullivan's unsurpassed knowledge and dedication to the 
integrity of his office has proven to be an indispensible asset to the 
work of this institution.
  It is clear that Parliamentarian Sullivan cares deeply for this 
country. Before becoming Parliamentarian, Mr. Sullivan had served in 
the Office of the Parliamentarian for seventeen years. He also acted as 
counsel to the Armed Services Committee, as well as Judge Advocate in 
the U.S. Air Force for seven years.
  Parliamentarian Sullivan has earned the admiration of many through 
his demonstrated ability to provide essential and unbiased advice which 
few others could provide. In a town often divided along partisan lines, 
Parliamentarian Sullivan has faithfully served as the rare voice of 
independence which has garnered respect from both sides of the aisle. 
His commitment to his post and colleagues has ensured that the office 
which he is leaving is sufficiently capable of maintaining his high 
standard of performance.

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  Mr. Speaker and Colleagues please join me in recognizing the career 
of House Parliamentarian John Sullivan and wishing him and his family 
all the best in the future.

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