[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 82 (Thursday, May 29, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E861]
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                     THE DEPARTURE OF JODY CALEMINE

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                           HON. GEORGE MILLER

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 29, 2014

  Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay special 
tribute to one of the most loyal, dedicated and creative members of my 
staff, Jody Calemine, who is leaving my staff on the Education and 
Labor Committee after more than 10 years of service.
  I also want to thank Jody's wife Daria and their wonderful daughter 
Bella for sharing Jody with us and for their support and sacrifice all 
these years.
  During his time on my staff, Jody quickly moved up the ranks, from 
labor policy advisor, to general counsel and for the last three years 
staff director.
  Throughout this time, Jody has impressed us with his intimate, 
detailed knowledge of the laws, regulations and policies impacting 
workers and families across the country.
  Jody's tireless advocacy on behalf of workers has been remarkable. 
During his time on the Committee staff Jody has earned the admiration 
and respect of Members of Congress, his colleagues on the Hill and in 
the Obama Administration, and among the labor and business community 
across the country.
  Jody played an invaluable role in many of the Committee's 
accomplishments over the years including the enactment of the Lilly 
Ledbetter Fair Pay Act, which was the first bill signing ceremony of 
the Obama Administration.
  And I want to thank him and acknowledge his tireless work and 
leadership on the Fair Minimum Wage Act of 2007, the Affordable Care 
Act, the Employee Free Choice Act, the Employment Non-Discrimination 
Act, and a number of mine safety initiatives.
  Jody is leaving the Committee for a position with the Communications 
Workers of America where he will continue to work on these issues that 
he cares so much about.
  I speak for everyone on the Committee and all of those who have 
worked with Jody over the years when I say how much we will miss him.
  Jody has made significant contributions to improving the lives of the 
American people. I cannot thank him enough for all that he has done. On 
behalf of myself, his fellow staff and the members of the Committee, we 
wish him the very best in his new position.

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