[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1205]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BART FORSYTH

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                    HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR.

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2017

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Bart 
Forsyth, who recently left Capitol Hill after serving in many 
capacities over the past 13 years.
  After graduating from Hofstra University and receiving his law degree 
from Washington and Lee School of Law, Bart began his career on Capitol 
Hill as a staff member on the Foreign Affairs Committee. He then went 
on to serve on the House Science Committee as investigative counsel, as 
my chief of staff on the Select Committee on Energy Independence and 
Global Warming, a staff member of the House Judiciary Committee, and as 
my chief of staff in my personal office. In the more than 10 years I 
have known Bart, he has never lost sight of what brought him here--to 
solve problems and make a positive difference in peoples' lives.
  Bart's extensive knowledge, foresight, and drive made him a force on 
Capitol Hill. He has championed a number of causes related to 
government surveillance, law enforcement, privacy and civil liberties, 
and European relations. In June, 2013 when it was revealed that the 
National Security Agency (NSA) had overstepped its authorities, he 
immediately began work on a legislative response that would eventually 
be known as USA Freedom Act. He also spearheaded work on the Judicial 
Redress Act of 2016, which ensures data is protected in the strongest 
possible way with our privacy laws. His achievements have not gone 
unnoticed. Twice, Bart has been recognized by European leaders as one 
of the Hill's top policy influencers. Additionally, he was admitted 
into the prestigious U.S. Supreme Court bar in 2014.
  Too often, working long hours can take its toll on one's personal 
life. Not so with Bart. Whether it was running marathons, competing in 
an Ironman competition, including qualifying for the world championship 
in Kona, Hawaii, or more importantly taking on the role of devoted 
husband and father, Bart continuously sought out new challenges and did 
so with strength and determination.
  Bart has been a true asset as a trusted advisor, effective 
facilitator, and respected leader. I'm thankful for his distinguished 
service and wish him, his wife Mindy, and daughter Triana, all the best 
as Bart begins this new chapter.

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