[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 86 (Thursday, May 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5195]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         ACKNOWLEDGING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF WALLACE SIMPSON

  (Mr. RUPPERSBERGER asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Madam Speaker, I rise to acknowledge the dedicated 
service of Wallace Simpson, who is retiring after more than three 
decades of providing Chamber security for the House Sergeant at Arms. 
Today is his last day.
  Wallace has commuted to Capitol Hill every day from our shared 
hometown of Baltimore. I can tell you the commute back and forth can be 
grueling--demoralizing even--and the fact that Wallace has stuck with 
it for more than 30 years is a testament to his commitment to the job.
  Over the years, Wallace and I have bonded over our shared passion for 
all things Baltimore, especially the Baltimore Ravens.
  Wallace graduated from Edmondson High School and Coppin State 
College, both in Baltimore, before landing a job at Westinghouse 
Defense where he worked on fighter jets. He loves to eat crabs, too, in 
Baltimore and wherever there are crabs.
  Wallace was hired by the U.S. House of Representatives in 1991 and 
has provided Chamber security since 1995. Wallace stood sentry through 
September 11, earthquakes, inaugurations, joint sessions of Congress, 
State of the Union Addresses, and everything in between.
  Wallace is happily married to his wife of 28 years, Marchelle, with 
whom he shares 5 children, 10 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.
  When he is not protecting us here on the House floor, Wallace enjoys 
painting portraits and landscapes, drawing on his degree in graphic 
arts. I hope Wallace finds more time to enjoy this passion and cheering 
on the Ravens with a crab cake and a Natty Boh in the coming months and 
years.
  Wallace, on behalf of the entire U.S. House of Representatives, I 
thank you for keeping us safe all these years. It is with great pride 
that I congratulate you on your well-deserved retirement, and wish you 
continued happiness in your next chapter.

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