[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 156 (Thursday, September 28, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1288]
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                     RECOGNIZING MR. ROBERT NEWLEN

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                          HON. MAC THORNBERRY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 28, 2017

  Mr. THORNBERRY. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize and thank Mr. 
Robert Newlen, Deputy Librarian of Congress, for more than 40 years of 
dedicated service to the Library of Congress. Prior to his current 
position, Mr. Newlen served in a wide variety of leadership roles 
within the Congressional Research Service and the Law Library, as well 
as Chief of Staff.
  Throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Newlen received various 
awards and recognitions. I know, however, what he has valued the most 
is the opportunity to serve and to promote the value of knowledge with 
Members of Congress, staff, and countless others.
  The Library of Congress is a great gift to this country and to all 
who benefit from this treasury of learning. Robert has devoted his 
career to building up this institution in every way possible. And, at a 
time when truth sometimes seems elusive, he and his colleagues strive 
to make accurate information the foundation of what we do.
  Mr. Newlen will leave this week to pursue other opportunities, but I 
have no doubt that his spirit of service will go with him. On behalf of 
all of us who have benefitted directly or indirectly from his work, I 
offer my sincere gratitude.

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