[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 79 (Wednesday, May 18, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E729]
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                      COMMENDING KERRY W. KIRCHER

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                           HON. PAUL D. RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2016

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi 
and I rise today to commend Kerry W. Kircher for his service and 
dedication to the House of Representatives.
  Mr. Kircher is retiring as House Counsel, after serving more than two 
decades in the Office of General Counsel. Mr. Kircher first served as 
an Assistant General Counsel, then as Deputy General Counsel, and 
finally--over the last five years--as the General Counsel. Throughout 
his time, Kerry served five Speakers of the House, including each of 
us. During his service, Kerry zealously defended the rights and 
prerogatives of this institution and for this we are grateful.
  We wish Kerry well in his future endeavors and thank him for his 
service to the U.S. House of Representatives.

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