[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 69 (Friday, April 27, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E569]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      CONGRATULATING MR. GEORGE VITELLO ON HIS UPCOMING RETIREMENT

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                           HON. GREGG HARPER

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 27, 2018

  Mr. HARPER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Mr. George 
Vitello on his upcoming retirement from the United States House of 
Representatives. George began working in the Office of Visitor Services 
in March 2011 before moving to the Office of the Sergeant at Arms in 
June 2012.
  From his first day on the job, George developed a reputation as a 
reliable, skilled, and friendly asset to the entire House community. 
George first served as a Visitor Assistant, then moved to the Sergeant 
at Arms and the House Appointments Desks where he became a wonderful 
resource--and a good friend--to every single one of his colleagues.
  George assists every Member, staff person, and visitor the very same 
way--with an abundance of patience and a calm and pleasant attitude. He 
is a familiar face to both Members and staff alike, never too busy to 
say `hello,' and always taking the time to ask how you are doing. 
George genuinely cares about every person he meets, and it shows in his 
work.
  Working with the Sergeant at Arms, George demonstrated great 
initiative developing the form now used to track the monthly official 
business visitor counts for the Appointments Desks, as well as 
providing training to new interns and staff on the protocols for 
official business visitor badge use. Throughout his years with the 
House, George has been a true team player and someone who always 
volunteered for additional assignments, projects, and events.
  George spent time as the VP/General Manager at Sea World in Florida 
prior to his employment with the House and always shared his passion 
for all creatures, great and small.
  George Vitello has been a remarkable asset to the Office of the 
Sergeant at Arms, and he will be greatly missed by the entire House 
community. I am grateful for his service to the United States House of 
Representatives and wish him and his wife Joyce the very best in his 
retirement.

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