[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 173 (Friday, December 2, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1575]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





 RETIREMENT OF MARY ANNIE HARPER FROM THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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                         HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 2, 2016

  Mr. LoBIONDO. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart and tremendous 
gratitude that I express my deepest appreciation to my Chief of Staff, 
Mary Annie Harper, for her more than 29 years of incredibly loyal 
service at my side on behalf of South Jersey residents.
   In May 1987, Mary Annie joined in helping me as my Chief of Staff as 
I started my freshman term as a member of the New Jersey General 
Assembly. For almost three decades I have relied daily on her 
invaluable insights and sound judgment. She has helped me remain 
focused and motivated, reminding me daily to stay grounded and always 
remember my South Jersey roots.
   Her clear passion for public policy and politics is evident to 
anyone who has worked with her. Without any hesitation I can say that 
there will never be another Mary Annie Harper in my office or my life. 
Her heart and humor will be two of her many character qualities I will 
miss going forward.
   On behalf of all of the residents of South Jersey, the staff and 
myself, I wish Mary Annie a very rewarding and well-deserved retirement 
and thank her both for her steadfast friendship and loyal service to 
South Jersey.

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