[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 117 (Thursday, July 12, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1006-E1007]
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 IN THANKS FOR THE SERVICE OF MY LONGTIME CHIEF OF STAFF, OLIVER SCHWAB

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                         HON. DAVID SCHWEIKERT

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 12, 2018

  Mr. SCHWEIKERT. Mr. Speaker, this week I bid farewell to my longtime 
Chief of Staff, Oliver Schwab, who served with great heart and 
commitment in this body for nearly a decade.
   Since Oliver's announcement on Monday that he would be transitioning 
his role to pursue new opportunities, I have been moved by hundreds of 
people who have come up to me to share just how much Oliver's 
friendship has meant to them. As a mentor, Oliver has been devoted to 
helping others discover qualities and confidences that they did not 
always know they possessed. As a mentee, Oliver has sought guidance and 
perspective with the kind of dedication to lifelong learning that only 
the finest of others can bestow.
   Oliver is the best that I have ever seen at helping others work 
through their needs. Anyone who knows Oliver can attest to his passion 
for history, love for our country, and work to restore civility to our 
politics.
   Oliver began serving as my Chief of Staff in January 2011 after 
managing my successful 2010 election to the U.S. House of 
Representatives. Since that time, Oliver has guided an

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inspired management approach, building one of the best teams on Capitol 
Hill. Just this year, the Congressional Management Foundation 
recognized Oliver's efforts by naming our office a finalist for the 
first-ever Democracy Award highlighting excellence in workplace 
culture. Oliver's academic focus on behavioral science, talent 
management, and decision theory has made him one of the most effective 
practitioners of leadership.
   I will always be grateful for the manner in which Oliver directed 
strategy and operations to help me achieve two seats on the U.S. House 
Financial Services Committee followed by a seat on the U.S. House Ways 
and Means Committee. Additionally, Oliver masterfully directed a member 
services initiative that enabled me to secure a cardinal seat on the 
U.S. House Republican Steering Committee.
   I thank Oliver for the talented hard work and devotion that he has 
given me, the people of Arizona, and the United States Congress. I am 
going to miss having him by my side, but I know there are great things 
in store for him next. Oliver and Ana will always have my support and 
friendship.

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