[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 85 (Friday, June 14, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E861-E862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   THANKING GERALD ``JERRY'' BENNETT FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF 
                            REPRESENTATIVES

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 13, 2013

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank Mr. Gerald E. Bennett for 
over 43 years of outstanding service to the United States House of 
Representatives.
  Jerry is retiring this week as Chief Logistics Officer of Logistics 
and Support, with more than four decades of House experience. He first 
started working for the House of Representatives in 1969 as part of a 
summer employment program under the Office of the Doorkeeper. From 
folding Member mailings to distributing paychecks, he provided a number 
of important services. Over the years, he moved up the ranks, holding 
positions as a Maintenance Supervisor, Assistant Deputy Director, 
Manager, and Director of Logistics. He then served as Assistant Chief 
Administrative Officer and Assets, Furnishings, and Logistics Deputy 
Chief Administrative Officer, before becoming the Chief Logistics 
Officer of Logistics and Support.
  Throughout his career, Jerry's thoughtfulness and positive attitude 
has earned him the respect and confidence of countless employees. It is 
not unusual to see Jerry lending a listening ear or providing sound 
guidance to an employee. His caring and encouraging nature is valued by 
this institution and its employees.
  Jerry has often said that he always felt a powerful sense of purpose 
and a role in something deeply important. His commitment to

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public service extends into his community, where he serves as a deacon 
in his church, uses his vacation to chaperone youth trips, and donates 
his time to coaching soccer. His devotion to faith and family is 
recognizable to all who have had the privilege to know Jerry and work 
beside him. He attributes much of his success to his wife, Karen, his 
children, and his eight grandchildren, who have always been fully 
supportive of his career. Jerry once claimed: ``I don't come to work to 
work. I love what I do.''
  On behalf of the U.S. House of Representatives, I congratulate Jerry 
on his retirement and thank him for his dedication and outstanding 
contributions to the institution. I wish him the best in all his future 
endeavors.

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