[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 23]
[House]
[Page 32133]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING EDWIN PENCE

  (Mr. BAIRD asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BAIRD. Mr. Speaker, those of us on the Democratic side of the 
aisle, when we arrived today, we were missing a familiar and friendly 
face. Ed Pence has been a loyal and valued servant to this country for 
25 years. He has reached out to numerous people and he will be greatly 
missed. He retires at the end of this year.
  In October of 1978, Ed joined the Capitol Police Force and dedicated 
over 20 years to protecting our safety and that of the visiting public. 
He is respected throughout the Capitol because of his professionalism, 
his compassion, and his friendly nature.
  Ed also had a brief stint in the gentleman from Missouri's (Mr. 
Gephardt) office before joining the Sergeant of Arms Office as a 
trusted member of the Chamber security staff.
  During this time, Ed has proven himself a trusted source of knowledge 
by monitoring floor activity and advising Members on upcoming votes. Ed 
was the man we turned to when we were planning our day or asking 
questions about the procedures of the day.
  Mr. Speaker, Ed's dedication, work ethic, and devotion to this 
institution is worthy of the highest commendation. I respectfully ask 
that you and my other distinguished colleagues join me in 
congratulating Ed Pence on his well-deserved retirement, thanking him 
for his service, and wishing him continued success in all of his future 
endeavors.

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