[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 86 (Thursday, May 19, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H5196]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CONGRATULATING WALLACE SIMPSON ON HIS RETIREMENT

  (Mr. MFUME asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MFUME. Madam Speaker, I am happy to be joined here at the well 
with both of my colleagues who have previously spoken, Mr. 
Ruppersberger and Mr. Sarbanes, in paying our collective thanks to 
Wallace A. Simpson who stands behind us, protecting us, standing near 
the door as he has done so many times.
  Wallace has served this House--both Democrats and Republicans--for 33 
years, oftentimes putting his family and other things that are very 
important behind the fact that coming to work here today was always 
more important to him.
  Wallace has, through his work, continued to protect this institution 
through many Speakers and many Members and many Presidents.
  We are happy and honored, all of us who represent the greater 
Baltimore area, to again say congratulations, but most of all, to say 
thanks for his 33 years, 20 of which he served with his brother, Joe 
Simpson, in the same capacity protecting this House.
  Aside from the fact that he is a dedicated Ravens and Orioles fan, as 
he should be, he is also a great fan and believer in democracy. That is 
the one thing that has united all of us around this Chamber year after 
year after year.
  Wallace's son, Allan, has applied now to serve this institution, and 
we are hoping that he comes in and gives us 33 additional years.
  On behalf of all of us, Wallace, thank you for a job well done in 
service to your country. We honor you, we salute you, and most of all, 
we say thank you.

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