[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 165 (Thursday, December 20, 2012)]
[House]
[Page H7363]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING JAY PIERSON

  (Mr. GINGREY of Georgia asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 
distinguished career of someone who is a friend to me and my 
colleagues, and that's Jay Pierson.
  For 34 years, Jay has been a mainstay of the House and the floor. He 
began his congressional career back in 1978 with then-Republican leader 
John Rhodes. Throughout his tenure, he has worked for Speakers Newt 
Gingrich, Dennis Hastert, and now John Boehner.
  Since I came to the House in 2003, I have known Jay to be a true 
student of this institution. He has helped me personally--and countless 
other Members--learn how this body works, and he has been quick to 
assist a Member with any question about the floor, or even a good book 
recommendation.
  Mr. Speaker, what most people may not know about Jay is that, in 
addition to a bachelor's degree from Westmont College and a master's 
degree from California State University, he earned his Ph.D. from the 
University of Maryland.
  In his upcoming retirement, I want to thank Jay for his service to 
this great institution. I wish he and his wife, JoAnne, all the best in 
their future endeavors. My friend, Jay Pierson.

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