[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 155 (Wednesday, December 5, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1878]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF JEANETTE HUTCHINSON

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                           HON. PHIL GINGREY

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 5, 2012

  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I stand before you today to 
recognize the retirement of a wonderful woman and true champion of 
constituent service, Jeanette Hutchinson. For more than 30 years, 
Jeanette Hutchinson has worked tirelessly assisting constituents from 
both Georgia and Iowa. As many of you know, we would not be able to 
accomplish nearly half as much as we do without the help of our 
congressional staff--especially employees like Jeanette. Her career in 
constituent services spans 2 states and includes three Congressman, two 
Senators, and thousands of grateful constituents.
  Jeanette launched her congressional career in the Hawkeye State with 
the offices of Congressman Cooper Evans and Senator Chuck Grassley. 
Following years of service to the people of Iowa, Jeanette moved to 
Atlanta and began serving the people of Georgia with Senator Paul 
Coverdell's office. Former Congressman Bob Barr claims he ``stole'' 
Jeanette from Senator Coverdell's office in 1995, and upon his 
retirement I was fortunate to have Jeanette join my staff. For the past 
10 years, Jeanette thoroughly managed my constituent case work and my 
case work staff.
  Jeanette's job is not for the light hearted. It requires great 
attention to detail, an immeasurable amount of patience, and the 
determination to cut through bureaucratic red tape. But this did not 
dissuade Jeanette. She approached each constituent case as if it were 
her own, providing Georgians with service that was second to none. 
Whatever the case may be, Jeanette knows who to ask for, which form to 
complete, and each deadlines she must comply with. I doubt there is a 
government agency Jeanette has not called.
  Public service has always been a staple in Jeanette's life. Her late 
husband, Thomas Sellner, to whom she was married for 28 years, served 
our country as a pilot for the U.S. Navy. Jeanette and Thomas raised 
six children together, and as many selfless military families do, lived 
in numerous States and foreign countries fighting for our freedoms. Her 
ability to adapt to different environments and handle a variety of 
situations with ease has been reflected throughout her career. 
Following the loss of her husband, Jeanette wed Marion Hutchinson and 
began her congressional career.
  Jeanette has been an instrumental member of my staff and we will miss 
her dearly. Mr. Speaker, I wish Jeanette Hutchinson the best of luck in 
her retirement and thank her for her hard work over her extensive 
career.

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