[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 15 (Monday, January 30, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE OF SCOTT CHESTER GRAVES

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                        HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 30, 2017

  Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and thank a long-
term member of my staff, Scott Graves, for his 12 years of service on 
Capitol Hill. Scott has worked in numerous capacities--starting as an 
agriculture legislative assistant and legislative director, then as my 
chief of staff and most recently as staff director at the House 
Committee on Agriculture. He is a well-respected and accomplished 
leader, and though he is moving on, I know he will continue to 
accomplish great things for American agriculture.
  Scott has been my right-hand man for many years, helping me navigate 
the complexities of the 2008 and 2014 farm bills, serving as an advisor 
when I chaired the House Committee on Ethics, and keeping the wheels 
running in both my personal office and the Agriculture Committee. 
Though much of his work was done behind the scenes, my colleagues and I 
knew we could rely on Scott to produce results.
  Beyond his many professional attributes, I will certainly miss his 
humor and wit. I am proud of him, I wish him, Haley, Bronte, and a unit 
to be named this summer the very best. I want to thank him for his 
loyalty and dedication to public service and I wish him Godspeed in the 
next chapter of his life

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