[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 135 (Friday, September 19, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1463]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BILL SCHWERI

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                             HON. ANDY BARR

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 2014

  Mr. BARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a tireless advocate for 
the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Mr. Bill Schweri, who is retiring from 
his position as the Director of Federal Relations at the University of 
Kentucky. As Bill retires, I want to personally thank him not only for 
the work he has done to better the Sixth District of Kentucky and the 
broader Commonwealth, but also for the relationship he has developed 
with me and my staff.
  Bill has always been happy to spend the time to get to know my 
office, and we all have fond memories of working with Bill--not to 
mention remembrances of chatting about UK sports in the front office. 
Bill's ability to build lasting relationships is unmatched, and he 
leaves large shoes to fill.
  Few people have contributed as much to our Commonwealth and UK as 
Bill has during his 42 years at the University including the last 20 as 
Director of Federal Relations. His contribution to the success of UK--
from the NCI designation at the Markey Cancer Center to advances in 
energy research to programs in agriculture and education--speaks for 
itself.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me and the Big Blue Nation 
as we honor Bill Schweri and wish him a long, happy, and healthy 
retirement.

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