[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 23725]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                        IN TRIBUTE TO ELIE DULAY

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                          HON. ELTON GALLEGLY

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 19, 2000

  Mr. GALLEGLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Elie Dulay, who 
will retire next week after 28 years of service to the City of Simi 
Valley, California, my hometown.
  Elie was a clerk with the city when I was elected to the City 
Council. I can think of few people who were more helpful, energetic or 
pleasurable to work with than Elie during my entire tenure as a 
Councilman and Mayor.
  It is of no surprise to me that Elie rose through ranks and will 
retire as an administrative secretary. Aside from being a exceptionally 
competent employee, she is the personification of a people person. Elie 
approaches life and her work with a smile. Problems disappear in her 
capable hands, and her positive attitude is contagious among her 
coworkers.
  Elie's husband, Art, is also retiring, but they will remain busy. The 
two are accomplished dancers. Elie is also a wonderful cook, with a 
specialty in Asian food. They have three grown children, two of which 
work for the Simi Valley Police Department--one as an officer and one 
as a records technician. Elie and Art also have six grandchildren, 
ranging in age from 1 year to 16 years old, and look forward to 
spending even more time as doting grandparents.
  Mr. Speaker, if there is an ideal government employee, Elie is it. I 
know my colleagues will join me in thanking her for her years of 
service and wish her all the best in her retirement.

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