[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 152 (Friday, December 12, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1837]
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           RECOGNIZING THE PUBLIC SERVICE OF DAVID SCHNITTGER

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                          HON. JOHN A. BOEHNER

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 12, 2014

  Mr. BOEHNER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a dedicated 
public servant, David M. Schnittger of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  David will be leaving the Office of the Speaker shortly after two 
decades of distinguished service to the people's House. He has 
performed his duties with unparalleled skill and devotion. I am honored 
to have this opportunity to record his service for posterity.
  Like me, David was born and raised in Southwest Ohio and graduated 
from Archbishop Moeller High School. He volunteered on my first 
campaign for Congress in 1990 while he was attending the University of 
Dayton, where he graduated with a degree in economics and political 
science.
  Since officially becoming a member of my staff in 1994, David has 
served as both press secretary and chief of staff for my office serving 
Ohio's Eighth District. In addition, he served as communications 
director for the House Committee on Education and the Workforce during 
my tenure as chairman.
  Since 2006, he has served as deputy chief of staff in the Office of 
the Majority Leader, Office of the Minority Leader, and Office of the 
Speaker. As one of my most trusted advisers, he has overseen 
communications, speechwriting, outreach, and special events operations.
  This biography, while impressive, does not do justice to the sheer 
breadth of David's contributions. It is not enough to say he enjoys the 
respect and admiration of his colleagues. He has inspired generations 
of staff who will always cherish his wisdom and strive to emulate his 
example of loyalty and integrity to the last. He has served as the 
beating heart of this operation he helped build. These are 
irreplaceable things.
  On behalf of the people's House--and on behalf of Boehnerland, from 
West Chester to Springfield to Troy to Washington, DC--I thank David 
for his service. I send our love to his wife Stephanie, and their five 
beautiful children: Ella, Kayla, Julia, Andrew, and Cecilia.
  This House, especially this Speaker, owes an immeasurable debt of 
gratitude to the Schnittger family.

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