[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 147 (Friday, November 16, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1788]
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                         HONORING BRANDI LOWELL

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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, D.C. 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 they have shown me during my six years of 
service in the Congress.
  Brandi Lowell has been an invaluable asset to my office since joining 
our team in 2011. Brandi quickly became one of my closest and most 
trusted advisors in her capacities as Legislative Director and later as 
Chief of Staff. Her extensive policy knowledge, keen political 
instincts, professionalism and commitment to excellence are unrivaled.
  As Chief of Staff, Brandi has done an outstanding job leading, 
managing, and motivating our office team. Brandi has been the driving 
force behind many of my major legislative achievements in the 112th 
Congress. She has been a key player in bipartisan, bicameral deficit 
reduction efforts throughout her time in my office and played a major 
part in the success of the ``Go Big'' Coalition. Brandi is regarded as 
one of the sharpest and most capable, most loyal legislative staff 
members on Capitol Hill, and I am grateful to have had the opportunity 
to work alongside her and blessed to call her a friend.
  Brandi should be proud of the service she has provided to our 
District and country. It has been an honor to serve with Brandi and as 
I retire from office I wish her the very best in the future. Western 
North Carolina is a better place because of her efforts and I will 
cherish the memories of serving with Brandi and the team by my side.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
thanking Brandi Lowell for her hard work on behalf of all of western 
North Carolina and the United States and to wish her continued success 
in her future endeavors.

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