[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 48 (Monday, March 23, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E379]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    THANKING JOHN WRIGHT FOR SERVICE TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                          HON. STENY H. HOYER

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 23, 2015

  Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to thank John Wright for over thirty-
three years of outstanding service to this House in a number of 
administrative and support roles. He lives in Maryland's Fifth 
District, and I am proud to represent him here in Congress.
  John--or ``Turk,'' as he is known among his friends and colleagues--
is retiring after having lent his skills and talents to the House of 
Representatives for over three decades. He began his career in January 
1982 under House Clerk Benjamin Guthrie as an Office Equipment 
Attendant for Office Equipment Services. After working in the labor 
room and the House drapery shop, John was promoted to Inventory Control 
Clerk in 1987, where he was responsible for the delivery, movement, and 
pickup of equipment for House offices. He also assisted with 
Congressional transitions, an arduous process entailing the physical 
movement of inventory and systems for hundreds of Member offices within 
a one-month timeframe.
  Eager to learn and to help with other duties, John was promoted in 
2000, to the position of Vendor Management Counselor for Office Systems 
Management under the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). His 
assignments included the payment of purchase orders for equipment, 
supplies, and furniture for Members, Committees, Officers, and support 
offices of the House of Representatives. He processed a large volume of 
payments swiftly and formed long-lasting friendships with his customers 
and coworkers. He offered his services and expertise during each 
Congressional transition by volunteering extra time to assist with 
office moves.
  John's enthusiasm, experience, and resources made him an invaluable 
asset to the CAO organization, providing excellent customer service to 
Members and staff. His outgoing personality, positive attitude, and 
sense of humor have endeared him to many colleagues and friends. John 
greeted everyone with a big smile and referred to his coworkers as 
family. He shares his pride in serving the House just as his late 
mother, Tillie Wright, did during her illustrious forty-one year career 
in the catering division of the House Restaurant system.
  I congratulate John and I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking 
him for his distinguished service to the House and the nation it 
serves. I wish him and his family all the best as John begins this new 
chapter in his life.

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