[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 20 (Monday, February 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E143]
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                 RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF GARY ANDRES

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                           HON. DIANA DeGETTE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, February 6, 2017

  Ms. DeGETTE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the contributions 
Gary Andres has made to the House of Representatives.
   Gary most recently served as the Staff Director for the Committee on 
Energy and Commerce under the leadership of Congressman Fred Upton. In 
his last term as Chairman, Congressman Upton partnered with me to 
author the 21st Century Cures Act. I got to know Gary very well over 
nearly three years as we worked to pass the bill into law.
   It was a real pleasure working with Gary. Even at the darkest 
moments, when we couldn't seem to find a way to come to a bipartisan 
agreement on Cures, Gary's steady leadership and immutable resolve 
helped to light the way forward. His wise counsel is one of the reasons 
that bill was enacted into law. Although he is leaving Capitol Hill, 
the 21st Century Cures Act stands as a testament to his immeasurable 
contributions to this body.
   Gary is a person of integrity and an incredibly effective staffer. 
The American people were lucky to have his service with the House of 
Representatives.

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