[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 57 (Monday, April 3, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      APPLAUDING ALEX SCHRIVER FOR HIS SERVICE TO ALABAMA'S FIRST 
                         CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT

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                           HON. BRADLEY BYRNE

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 2017

  Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to share my deep appreciation to 
Alex Schriver for his years of service to Alabama's First Congressional 
District. Alex's last day serving the people of Southwest Alabama was 
Friday, March 31st.
   Alex has served as the Chief of Staff in my Congressional office 
since I was sworn in on January 8, 2014. In this role, he has overseen 
my entire Congressional staff, served as my primary policy advisor, 
managed day-to-day operations of the office, and so much more. As it is 
often said, it is the job of the Chief of Staff to keep the train on 
the tracks, and Alex has done exactly that while building out a team of 
first-rate individuals. That is a testament to his strong leadership 
and steady demeanor.
   Alex grew up in Tennessee and graduated from Auburn University. I 
first met him in 2009 during my gubernatorial campaign. It did not take 
long for me to realize that Alex was not your average campaign staffer. 
He would always go above and beyond and possessed a keen instinct that 
made him a valued member of the campaign team.
   Alex went on to serve as the Chairman of the College Republican 
National Committee, where he oversaw 75 full-time staff and a record 
budget of $16 million. In that role, he helped champion important 
conservative values and shape the national message.
   When I decided to run for Congress in the 2013 special election, 
Alex was the obvious choice to serve as the campaign manager for my 
special election campaign. Special elections are particularly 
challenging given the dynamics surrounding them. As a testament to his 
aptitude and leadership, I was able to win a nine-person primary and go 
on to win the general election in December.
   Alex has a rare blend of passion, confidence, compassion, knowledge, 
and toughness that has allowed him to be successful in his career. As 
he leaves my staff to move into the position of Senior Vice President 
at Targeted Victory, I have no doubt he will continue to be successful 
due to the same core qualities.
   Mr. Speaker, Alex has been a dedicated and devoted member of my 
team, and he has served the people of Alabama's First Congressional 
District exceedingly well. I wish him nothing but the best in his 
future endeavors.

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