[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 18 (Monday, February 1, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E79]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO LaNETTE WRIGHT

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 1, 2016

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
my long-time executive assistant and friend, LaNette Wright, who is 
retiring after more than three decades of distinguished service. 
LaNette started her career in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1984 
when she was hired as a Staff Aide in Somerset, Kentucky. She later 
became a trusted Caseworker, guiding local constituents through 
complications with federal agencies. In 1999. LaNette took on the role 
as my Executive Assistant, faithfully and dutifully organizing every 
meeting, speaking engagement, and flight itinerary in coordination with 
my personal schedule. In 2012, she also earned the title of Casework 
Director, ensuring constituent needs are effectively and efficiently 
met at the Somerset, Hazard and Prestonsburg District Offices. Time and 
again, she has gone above the call of duty to help me, and by 
extension, the people of Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District in 
delivering a better, more responsive and open constituent experience.
  Like most of us, I have been fortunate in my tenure in Congress to 
have extraordinary professional and personal staff accompany me on this 
journey. However, LaNette has always given me and my family an extra 
measure of loyalty, advice and friendship that I will always treasure. 
Without a doubt, her organization and foresight made many of my days 
much simpler, despite a schedule that often becomes complicated and 
demanding. Her sheer presence in the Somerset office will be greatly 
missed, from her ability to extend compassion to distraught Veterans, 
to calming discouraged citizens frustrated by federal bureaucracy, to 
celebrating victories in the lives of folks we have been able to assist 
through casework. Her thoughtful execution in every situation has made 
LaNette a truly irreplaceable part of the Rogers team.
  As we all know, Congressional staff work long hours, and often 
sacrifice weekends and holidays in order to keep this esteemed 
institution running--inevitably taking a toll on personal commitments. 
She has earned more than her share of quality time with her family and 
friends--especially her energetic grandchildren.
  The people of Southern and Eastern Kentucky, our staff and I owe 
LaNette a great debt of gratitude for her steadfast service and 
dedication to our region. We wish LaNette and her husband Louie many 
wonderful years of retirement in Kentucky and on the sunny beaches and 
golf courses of Florida.

                          ____________________