[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 93 (Wednesday, June 26, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E975-E976]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  THANKING JAMIE P.D. FLEET, II FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE U.S. HOUSE OF 
                            REPRESENTATIVES

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                            HON. JUAN VARGAS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2013

  Mr. VARGAS. Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the U.S. House of 
Representatives, today I pay tribute to Mr. Jamie P.D. Fleet, II, 
Democratic Staff Director for the Committee on House Administration. In 
this role, Mr. Fleet is responsible for coordinating and overseeing the 
operations of the House, including human resources, finance, 
technology, security, and other areas of operations. His guidance, 
mentorship, and leadership have been invaluable assets to his staff and 
colleagues, and to all Congressional offices.
  The Committee provides oversight of the Library of Congress, the 
Smithsonian Institution, Government Printing Office, and the appointed 
House Officers including the Clerk of the House, Sergeant at Arms and 
Chief Administrative Officer, Inspector General. Mr. Fleet played a 
central role in the oversight of federal elections, which is one of the 
most important responsibilities of the Committee. During the 111th 
Congress, the Committee, under Mr. Fleet's management, reviewed issues 
pertaining to voter registration, guidelines, military and overseas 
voting, use of technology in facilitating expanded voting, robocalls 
and other campaign outreach tools.
  Mr. Fleet's introduction into the political arena was at the age of 
18, when he waged a successful write-in campaign and was elected to the 
Gettysburg Borough Council. He

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spent several years as a Special Assistant to Pennsylvania Governor Ed 
Rendell. Eventually he formed his own political consulting firm leading 
successful campaigns across the country. Mr. Fleet also served as a 
Senior Advisor to City of Philadelphia Controller Jonathan Saidel.
  His unique mix of local, state, national political experience gives 
him exceptional insight into the U.S. electoral system.
  Please join me in commending the outstanding service of Mr. Jamie 
P.D. Fleet, II, to the Congress of the United States and congratulating 
him on his new position as Chief of Staff to Senator Cantwell of 
Washington. We wish you well in all your future endeavors.

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