[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 177 (Thursday, December 8, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1649]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING FORMER SENATE MAJORITY LEADER MIKE HEWITT

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2016

  Mrs. McMORRIS RODGERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
former Washington State Senate Majority Leader Mike Hewitt on his 
retirement. Senator Hewitt had a successful business career before 
dedicating his time and energies to advocating for the people of 
southeast Washington.
  He is an outstanding leader in the state legislature, and is 
respected by both sides of the aisle for his generous spirit and 
warmth. His business acumen meant he brought a valuable insight to 
public policy, owe we have all come to appreciate.
  We have been so blessed to have Senator Hewitt doing everything he 
can to make sure the people of southeast Washington are his top 
priority, particularly veterans and the Hispanic community. 
Congratulations again Mike. Enjoy your retirement--you deserve it.

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