[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 7]
[House]
[Page 9076]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        RECOGNIZING ERIN COLLINS

  (Mr. GRAVES asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to proudly recognize Erin 
Collins, a very dedicated and enthusiastic member of my Washington, 
D.C., congressional staff.
  Erin has served my office and other congressional offices for nearly 
5 years as an intern, legislative correspondent, legislative assistant, 
scheduler and office manager. She has established a passion for working 
on the Hill. Erin holds dear the people she has worked with in her many 
roles as a Hill member.
  I, and others, greatly appreciate Erin's hard work and commitment. 
Constituents have grown to know her attention to detail, her knowledge 
of so many issues and her personal touch that should not go 
unrecognized.
  It is unfortunate for many that Erin will be leaving the Hill because 
she has left her unique stamp on so many people. However, her ultimate 
dedication to her soon-to-be husband and his duty of serving our 
country show great devotion and courage. We wish both of them nothing 
but the best.
  Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask my colleagues to join me in commending 
Erin Collins for many important contributions to myself, my staff and 
those she has worked with and those she has served. She will be missed 
by many.

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