[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 147 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1787]
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                           HONORING JED BHUTA

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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 
team is second to none in providing the best assistance to all in our 
District. My Washington, DC office is also tasked with researching, 
processing, analyzing, and making recommendations on an infinite number 
of reports, policies, and legislation. I could not ask for a more 
talented or dedicated team, and I take great pride in the work that 
each staff member has done not only on my behalf, but also on behalf of 
the 11th Congressional District of North Carolina and the United 
States.
  My team has shown a strong sense of dedication to meeting the needs 
of our constituency. 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.
  Jed Bhuta joined our Washington, DC team as Legislative Director in 
2009. Jed helped to shape my legislative agenda and managed the 
responsibilities associated with my role as Co-Chair of the Blue Dog 
Coalition. During Jed's tenure in the office, Congress considered 
several comprehensive and controversial pieces of legislation. Jed was 
a valued advisor as we navigated our way through the details of deeply 
complicated issues. Jed also demonstrated great leadership in the way 
he helped mentor the rest of the legislative staff, who both respected 
and trusted his guidance.
  Jed 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 Jed and the team by my side.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
thanking Jed Bhuta 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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