[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 93 (Wednesday, June 26, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E974]
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  THANKING JAMES P. D. FLEET II FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE U.S. HOUSE OF 
                            REPRESENTATIVES

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2013

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire House 
of Representatives, today I pay tribute to James Fleet, the Democratic 
Staff Director of the Committee on House Administration. Jamie, as he 
is known by friends and colleagues, has served in this role since 2009, 
and his impact has been felt by every Member, staffer, and visitor to 
the House.
  Jamie has been responsible for coordinating and overseeing the back-
office operations of the House, including human resources, finance, 
technology, security and legislative institutions such as the Library 
of Congress, Government Printing Office, Architect of the Capitol and 
Officers of the House, as well as the Smithsonian Institution.
  Jamie has played a critical role in the Committee's oversight of 
federal elections, including such pertinent issues as campaign finance, 
voter registration, military and overseas voting, voter identification, 
and preventing voter suppression. His leadership was instrumental in 
the House's passage of the DISCLOSE Act, requiring full disclosure of 
political contributions.
  Jamie's life in politics began at the age of 18, when he waged a 
successful write-in campaign to serve on the Gettysburg Borough 
Council. He went on to work for Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell. He 
formed his own successful campaign consulting firm, providing guidance 
for both state and national campaigns. He also served as a Senior 
Advisor to City of Philadelphia Controller Jonathan Saidel.
  While Jamie should be proud of all of his accomplishments, they pale 
in comparison to the pride for his young daughter Rory.
  Jamie will be missed throughout the institution. It has been a 
pleasure to work with him for the last seven years. Please join me in 
commending his outstanding service and wishing him continued success as 
he takes on new challenges in the Senate.

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