[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 149 (Tuesday, December 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1767]
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                          REMEMBERING ED LEONG

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                          HON. DARRELL E. ISSA

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 9, 2014

  Mr. ISSA. Mr. Speaker, it is with sadness that we mourn the loss of 
Edward J. Leong, who passed away on December 7th, after a lengthy 
battle with cancer.
  Ed served for 36 years in the Office of the House Legislative 
Counsel, 16 of them as Senior Counsel. He specialized in titles 5 and 
39 of the United States Code, the law governing the federal workforce 
and the United States Postal Service. His sharp mind, relentless 
pursuit of perfection, and skill ensured the bills considered by the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Congress were 
written in a manner that allow for effective implementation.
  Ed was a mentor and teacher to many current and former staff. His 
professionalism and dedication to his work are an example to this 
institution. Ed's soft-spoken manner, kind nature, and laugh made him a 
pleasure to work with.
  As Chairman, I extend the sympathy and condolences of the Oversight 
and Government Reform Committee to Ed's wife, Chee Lee, his children 
Stephen and Anna, and his colleagues--in particular those in the House 
Office of Legislative Counsel.

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