[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 63 (Wednesday, April 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E504-E505]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING WAYS AND MEANS STAFF DIRECTOR DAVID STEWART

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 18, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I would like to recognize a good 
friend, a trusted policy adviser and by every measure, one of the very 
best to ever serve the Ways and Means Committee and the House, Mr. 
David Stewart.
  David began his Congressional journey in 2000 when he came to intern 
for Ways and Means Committee Member Congressman Phil English. Over his 
career as a staffer, David became a trusted voice on policy for Speaker 
John Boehner, Speaker Paul Ryan, and two and a half years ago to me 
when he joined the Ways and Means Committee as staff director.
  This past year, with David's steady leadership, and immutable resolve 
we were able to pass the first tax reform in a generation that's 
boosted our economy and helped so many families.
  David's focus has always been on making lives better for all 
Americans, and I stand here today to tell him job well done. David is a 
selfless public servant, who has sacrificed time away from his family--
his wife Betsy and his daughters Grace and Poppy and has served his 
nation well.
  To say David works hard is an understatement. Once when he was asked 
how many hours he works per week, David replied simply with ``a lot.'' 
This also shows David's witty and wry sense of humor that has always 
made busy days brighter.

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  His dedication to mastering intricate policy is unmatched. I know I 
speak for all Members and staff when I say: Thank you, David for your 
service to the House and to the Committee on Ways and Means. He is 
going to be greatly missed around here.

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