[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 202 (Friday, December 21, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1728]
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                      TRIBUTE TO PETER J. FREEMAN

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 21, 2018

  Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in order to 
recognize the remarkable Peter J. Freeman, my Deputy Chief of Staff and 
Senior Advisor for the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He is a 
passionate public servant, and talented member of my staff.
  Peter first arrived on Capitol Hill, over two decades ago, as a 
humble House Page hailing from Bainbridge Island, Washington. He 
returned to the area soon thereafter to attend and graduate from 
Georgetown University's Walsh School of Foreign Service. He then found 
himself back on the Hill in the office of Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-OH), 
where he rose through the ranks, becoming Deputy Chief of Staff. Along 
the way, he worked on various bills, including a federal backstop for 
commercial terrorism insurance, a bill prohibiting job discrimination 
based on sexual orientation, and various bills impacting affordable 
housing.
  Peter developed an expertise on financial services issues, which 
served him well when he returned to Capitol Hill in my office. In his 
position, he helped me with flood insurance reform, economic regulatory 
relief, anti-money laundering, terrorism financing, housing finance, 
and credit score competition legislation, among others.
  Peter did a remarkable job in managing my office. He helped me 
assemble a great team, provided valuable counsel; and helped me to 
fulfill my vision during our time together. While I am retiring, Peter 
will always be an esteemed and unforgettable member of the Royce Team. 
His dedicated intellect, his wit, and his ability to connect with 
people on all levels and all sides of the political spectrum are 
qualities that make him a rare entity on Capitol Hill. But Peter's 
greatest asset is his passion to serve. And I am grateful that he chose 
to serve my constituents of the 39th District of California, the U.S. 
House of Representatives, and the nation.
  I thank Peter, and wish him the very best of luck for the next 
chapter of his life.

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