[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 157 (Wednesday, September 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E982]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





    HONORING DAVID LEWIS ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT 
                         ACCOUNTABILITY OFFICE

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                     HON. ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 28, 2022

  Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise on behalf of myself and 
Ranking Member Virginia Foxx to recognize the retirement of David Lewis 
and honor his public service to the American people as the Assistant 
Director in the Office of Congressional Relations at the U.S. 
Government Accountability Office (GAO).
  As Chair and Ranking Member of the Committee on Education and Labor, 
we would like to recognize an outstanding public servant, Mr. Lewis, 
who has dedicated his career to strengthening accountability within the 
federal government. Mr. Lewis will retire on September 30, 2022, after 
a distinguished, 38-year career in public service at the GAO.
  Mr. Lewis has been an invaluable asset to us, Members of the 
Committee, and Members across Congress. Mr. Lewis built a considerable 
body of work in multiple issue areas, but we are most appreciative of 
the work he helped shepherd for our Committee.
  Mr. Lewis helped strengthen GAO's relationship with Congress and 
upheld GAO's values on some of the most sensitive matters facing our 
nation in a bipartisan manner. As a Legislative Advisor, Mr. Lewis 
served as a mentor for countless GAO staff at every level of the 
agency. He provided teams with measured guidance and valuable insight 
on Congress. He could be relied on to help provide practical, 
diplomatic solutions. Further, he excelled at helping GAO meet 
Congress' needs, and helped Congress better utilize GAO's expertise. As 
a result of Mr. Lewis' efforts, GAO has strengthened relationships with 
key congressional committees including the House Education and Labor 
Committee. We commend his long and effective career as a public servant 
and note that he will be missed by this Committee and many others.
  Madam Speaker, we join our colleagues and the staff on the Committee 
on Education and Labor in thanking Mr. Lewis for his service to the 
American people and wish him well in his retirement.

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