[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 173 (Monday, December 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1809]
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     HONORING FRANCES SPURLIN FOR HER SERVICE TO ALABAMA'S SECOND 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                            HON. MARTHA ROBY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 9, 2013

  Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I have the distinct privilege of recognizing 
a valued member of my staff, Frances Spurlin, who will retire on 
December 31, 2013, after 27 years of faithful and exemplary service to 
the United States House of Representatives and Alabama's Second 
Congressional District.
  For almost three decades, Frances has worked as a constituent 
services representative in Southeast Alabama. She began her 
Congressional career in 1985 when Representative Bill Dickinson opened 
a district office in Opp, Alabama. Frances continued her service when 
Representative Terry Everett assumed office in 1993--and I was honored 
to have her join my staff when I was sworn into office in 2011.
  From veterans to small business owners and from farmers to local and 
state elected officials, residents of the Second District have 
benefited from Frances' effective work and compassionate manner. With 
many cases being time sensitive, Frances never hesitated to go above 
and beyond to help our constituents cut through bureaucracy and work 
toward an equitable solution. No matter how big or small, Frances 
treated each case with diligence, thoughtfulness, and care.
  Frances has also served as a mentor to other Congressional staff 
through the years, instilling her commitment to casework in those she 
has trained. She has set the example of how to represent a 
Congressional office with grace, character and ability. I can 
confidently say that the constituents of Alabama's Second District have 
been well served by the work of Frances Spurlin.
  As she enters retirement, I join my staff and so many others in 
Southeast Alabama in thanking Frances for her 27 years of public 
service. To Frances, her husband Gordon, and their family, I wish them 
health and happiness in the years ahead.

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