[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 11, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E22]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





   HONORING STEVE EDWARD MARCHESE FOR HIS 29 YEARS OF FEDERAL SERVICE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 11, 2022

  Ms. DeLAURO. Madam Speaker, I rise as Chair of the Appropriations 
Committee, and on behalf of the Members of the Committee, and its 
staff, to pay tribute to Steve Edward Marchese as he retires after 29 
years of Federal service. Steve began his career with Senator Alan 
Dixon before eventually serving my former colleague Representative 
Sidney Yates as his Appropriations Associate. Steve left Congress 
moving over to the State Department before coming home to the 
Appropriations Committee, where he has spent the last 15 years.
  During his service to the Committee, he spent four years as 
professional staff on the State and Foreign Operations (SFOPs) 
Subcommittee. He eventually became the SFOPs Clerk and remained in that 
role for 10 years. During this time, Steve provided vital counsel to 
Members, which led to responsible investments through the SFOPs bill 
that made the world better, safer, and healthier while improving the 
security of generations throughout the world. He also spent 
considerable time and effort in compiling an anthology of the SFOPs 
bill that is an invaluable resource to the SFOPs subcommittee members.
  When I became Chair of the Appropriations Committee a year ago, Steve 
moved over from SFOPs to serve as the Legislative Branch Clerk. Steve 
undoubtedly thought this would be a break from world conflicts, but 
instead found himself at the subcommittee's helm, deeply involved in 
the aftermath of the January 6th attack. Madam Speaker, Steve did not 
disappoint and brought his trademark dedication to a suddenly critical 
position. Steve was instrumental in crafting the Emergency Security 
Supplemental to Respond to January 6th Appropriations Act. As the 
Legislative Branch Clerk, Steve's hard work and dedication was very 
much appreciated and a great service to Congress and democracy.
  I speak for myself, and I am sure other Members and his colleagues, 
when I say we will miss Steve after he retires from Federal service 
this week.
  I am excited for what the future holds for Steve and wish him, his 
wife Cathy, and daughters Audrey and Julia all the best. 
Congratulations on an outstanding career. His country thanks him for 
his hard work.

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