[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 166 (Friday, December 21, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1983]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       HONORING JAY PIERSON ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE HOUSE OF 
                            REPRESENTATIVES

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                               speech of

                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 18, 2012

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize Mr. Jay Pierson, Floor Assistant with the 
Office of the Speaker, on his retirement from over 34 years of 
dedicated service in the House of Representatives.
  Jay has been an exemplary public servant who has demonstrated the 
highest standards of professionalism on a daily basis. His career in 
public service has been a testament to the importance of unselfish 
devotion.
  I know firsthand of Jay's professionalism from my first day of 
advising on protocol, and he is always cheerful while providing counsel 
on proper parliamentary procedure.
  As Jay embarks on a new chapter in life, it is my hope that he may 
recall with a deep sense of pride and accomplishment the outstanding 
contributions he has made to the United States House of Representatives 
and the people of the United States of America.
  I would like to send Jay my best wishes for continued success in his 
future endeavors, and may his life be filled with health and happiness.

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