[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 147 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1783]
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                        HONORING BRUCE PETERSON

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 16, 2012

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the members of my 
congressional staff who have served with me over the past six years 
while I have been in office. A Member of Congress' most important 
responsibility is to provide exceptional constituent services and my 
staff is second to none in providing the best assistance to everyone in 
our district. I take great pride in the work that each one has done on 
my behalf and on behalf of everyone in the 11th Congressional District 
of North Carolina.
  Each District staff member has shown a strong sense of dedication in 
meeting the needs of each and every one of our constituents. They often 
go well beyond the call to make sure each constituent is treated fairly 
and respectfully by our government agencies and that they receive 
appropriate resolution. I owe a debt of gratitude to each one of them 
for the support and friendship which they have shown me while I have 
served in Congress.
  Bruce Peterson served as my first District Director. In this key 
role, Bruce was the driving force behind establishing every detail of 
our district operation. Bruce's knowledge of local government and 
officials proved invaluable as we developed relationships and methods 
for providing top-notch services to folks across western North 
Carolina. Bruce used his extensive background as a school administrator 
to help develop the excellent constituent services that our office has 
been recognized for during these past six years of service.
  Bruce should be proud of the service he has provided to our district 
and country. It has been an honor to serve with him and as I retire 
from office I wish him the very best in the future. Western North 
Carolina is a better place because of his efforts and I will cherish 
the memories of serving with Bruce and the team by my side.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
thanking Bruce Peterson for his hard work on behalf of all of western 
North Carolina and to wish him continued success in his future 
endeavors.

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