[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 6]
[House]
[Page 8678]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             SHIRLEY QUEJA

  (Ms. MATSUI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Shirley Queja, a 
dear friend and undeniably one of the most dependable and dedicated 
individuals on Capitol Hill.
  Shirley is retiring after 27 years of service to the Congress--first 
for Senator Spark Matsunaga, then for my husband, Bob Matsui, and 
finally for me during my first 2 months here in this Chamber.
  Shirley possessed an uncommon dedication to her work, always 
prepared, and never leaving anything to chance. She was always poised, 
even under the most trying of circumstances. And as all of the members 
of the extended Matsui family can tell you, she just might have one of 
the biggest hearts in town.
  To her loving and patient husband, Irv, and her beautiful and 
intelligent daughters, Clarissa and Cassie, thank you for sharing 
Shirley with our family. And, Shirley, please know that Brian, Amy, 
Anna, and I will always have a special place in our hearts for you.
  I ask all my colleagues to join me in celebrating the career of this 
consummate professional and extraordinary person.

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