[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 124 (Tuesday, July 24, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1051]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





        ON THE DEPARTURE OF ETHAN LAUER, DEPUTY PARLIAMENTARIAN

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                           HON. PAUL D. RYAN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 24, 2018

  Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, rise to commend 
Ethan Lauer on his exemplary service to the people's House.
  Ethan, who began here in 1999 as an Assistant Parliamentarian, has 
served as the Deputy Parliamentarian since 2012. While his departure is 
certainly bittersweet, I am pleased to note that he is returning to our 
shared home state of Wisconsin for a position serving the Wisconsin 
State Assembly.
  Ethan has been a tremendous asset to the House, from his encyclopedic 
knowledge of rules and procedures, to his drafting and interpretation 
skills, which have been invaluable during procedural challenges. Our 
presiding officers, in particular, have come to rely on Ethan's ability 
to quickly and clearly navigate a parliamentary situation.
  Given its importance to members, Ethan's role in publishing the 
precedents of the House merits special mention. He has served as the 
Managing Editor of the House Rules and Manual since 2007. In addition, 
he has worked on three volumes of House Practice and three volumes of 
precedents.
  Over the years, Ethan has always brought an unbreakable demeanor and 
positive spirit to his duties. He has that rare combination of endless 
patience and extraordinary dedication that has made him essential to 
keeping this institution functioning. His record of public service is 
one to which every Parliamentarian and House employee should aspire.
  On behalf of the whole House, I thank Ethan for his service and wish 
his wife, Erin, and their children Anna and Sadie, well as they return 
to the Badger State.

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