[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 17, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1430]
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   HONORING KARL BRITTON ON HIS 30TH ANNIVERSARY AS A U.S. HOUSE OF 
                      REPRESENTATIVES STAFF MEMBER

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                         HON. WILLIAM L. ENYART

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 17, 2014

  Mr. ENYART. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Karl Britton who 
today, September 17, 2014, celebrates his 30th anniversary as a staff 
member in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  As an incoming freshman Member at the beginning of the 113th 
Congress, I, like all freshman Members, was faced with the challenge of 
setting up offices while also learning the workings of Congress and my 
role as a Member. I was extremely fortunate that Karl Britton joined my 
DC office staff, where his 28 years of experience and knowledge of 
working on the Hill were invaluable assets.
  Karl Britton, a native of West Virginia, began working on the Hill on 
September 17, 1984, as a staff member for his Congressman, Harley 
Staggers, Jr., from the West Virginia 2nd Congressional District. Karl 
would serve on Congressman Staggers' staff until June of 1990 when he 
went to work for Congressman Jerry Costello, who was in his first full 
term representing the Illinois 21st District. Karl would work for 
Congressman Costello until the end of the 112th Congress when Costello 
decided not to run for re-election. Karl joined my staff at the 
beginning of the 113th Congress.
  Karl has worked for three Members of Congress in his 30 years but has 
served during the terms of five Presidents, starting with Ronald 
Reagan, and seven Speakers of the House, starting with Tip O'Neill.
  To understand the scope of Karl's popularity on the Hill, one only 
needs to walk with him anywhere within the crowded corridors of the 
Capitol complex. You cannot go more than 10 feet without someone 
calling out to Karl and everyone seems to be his friend. Karl knows 
someone in just about every office. He knows how to get things done and 
who to ask for any information. Karl has conducted countless tours for 
constituents and has provided assistance for dignitaries, all with the 
same professional courtesy.
  Karl has two children, a son, Andrew, 24, and a daughter Aliyah, 14.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Karl Britton 
on his 30th anniversary of congressional service and wishing him all 
the best for many more years to come.

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