[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 25 (Friday, February 15, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E164]
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              HONORING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF MIKE HIGGINS

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, February 15, 2013

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this 
opportunity to recognize Mr. Michael R. ``Mike'' Higgins, a member of 
professional staff with the House Committee on Armed Services, for his 
retirement from his dedicated service in the House of Representatives, 
for safeguarding America families by promoting a strong national 
defense.
  Mike 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 have had the pleasure of working with him throughout my 12-year 
tenure in Congress and I know firsthand of his professionalism. He has 
brought a variety of skills to his role with the committee, including a 
bright intellect, a strong work ethic, and a deeply felt commitment to 
serve the United States and the service men and women of our United 
States military. He is truly an asset to the committee and will be 
sorely missed when he retires in February 2013.
  Mike is a military personnel policy expert and it is no accident that 
people have been at the center of his professional life. His empathy 
for the needs of the people he serves and commitment to respond to 
those needs is evident in all that he does. As part of the committee 
staff, Mike has worked tirelessly to improve the lives of military 
members and their families. His record and reputation will remain 
vibrant long after his departure.
  As Mike 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 or Representatives 
and the people of the United States of America. I would like to send 
him my best wishes for continued success in his future endeavors, and 
may his life be filled with health and happiness.

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