[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 16111-16112]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 COMMENDING MICHELLE CHRISTINE PRESSON

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                          HON. J. RANDY FORBES

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 4, 2002

  Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize the outstanding contributions of Michelle Presson on behalf 
of the citizens of the 4th District of Virginia. On August 31, 2002, 
Michelle, who has served as my Senior Advisor and Legislative Director, 
will leave Capitol Hill for another full time and demanding position, 
that of a mother to her daughter Abigail.

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  Over the past ten years, Michelle has proudly and competently served 
three other Members of this body as Legislative Assistant, Legislative 
Counsel and Legislative Director. Congressman Chris Smith, Congressman 
Ander Crenshaw and former Congresswoman Tilley Fowler have all had the 
honor of having Michelle on their respective staffs. Michelle is the 
type of person and employee that any Member would be honored to have on 
their team.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join me in saluting Michelle for her 
distinguished service and commitment to this body and to the people of 
Virginia's 4th District. Just as we will never forget what she has done 
here, the numerous constituents she has served well over the last ten 
years will not forget either. She has enriched the lives of those whom 
she served. Michelle leaves Capitol Hill with our gratitude for a job 
well done. I commend her for her dedication to her family and am 
confident that she will excel in the noble profession of motherhood. 
Michelle is the very embodiment of the words service and dedication and 
it is fitting that the House of Representatives honor her this day.

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