[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 8273]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



            HONORING THE DEDICATED SERVICE OF TRACY WALRAVEN

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 16, 2001

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tremendous 
contributions Tracy Walraven has made to Tennessee's Sixth 
Congressional District. For the past two years, Tracy has been an 
invaluable part of my Washington, D.C., office.
  But she is moving on to greener pastures now. Tomorrow will be her 
last day as my executive assistant. Although my staff and I are sad to 
see Tracy leave, we are glad she has taken a job that should further 
her incredibly bright career.
  Tracy started in my office as an eager intern still in college 
pursuing her undergraduate degree and wanting to learn as much as 
possible about the workings and intricacies of Capitol Hill. Her work 
ethic, intelligence and research skills soon prompted me to offer her a 
full-time job. She has proven herself a capable, loyal employee.
  Tracy has ably assumed a wide variety of responsibilities while 
serving in my office. She is a dedicated and talented professional who 
accomplishes every assigned task, no matter how complicated. Throughout 
all the pressures exerted in such a fast-paced workplace, her sense of 
humor has been a positive influence on everyone.
  I will always have a special place in my heart for Tracy, who, like 
myself, is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University. 
Congratulations on your new job, Tracy, and may God bless you in your 
future endeavors.

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