[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14645]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN STENY HOYER BECOMING LONGEST SERVING MARYLAND 
                       REPRESENTATIVE IN HISTORY

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                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 5, 2007

  Ms. PELOSI. Madam Speaker, more than 26 years ago, the voters of 
Maryland's 5th Congressional District demonstrated their great wisdom 
in electing Steny Hoyer to represent them in Congress. As he has now 
become the longest-serving member of the House of Representatives in 
Maryland history, we recognize that their trust has never been 
misplaced, as Steny Hoyer has been a tremendous leader for both his 
district and for the nation.
  This week, Steny continues his history of record breaking: when he 
was just 27 years old, he was elected to the Maryland Senate, and then 
subsequently became its youngest ever President. But what sets Steny 
apart is not the length of his leadership, but the quality of it. On 
issues crucial to his district, such as standing up for federal 
employees and protecting the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, Steny has 
been a stalwart leader. On issues crucial to all Americans, such as 
education, the minimum wage, the rights of the disabled, and civil 
rights, he has achieved great progress.
  As House Majority Leader, he plays a crucial role in developing and 
passing our legislation for a new direction for America. He is a 
skilled legislator and consensusbuilder. He is respected by our 
colleagues on both sides of the aisle for his savvy, intellect, and 
integrity.
  Steny and I first met more than 40 years ago as interns in the United 
States Senate. Over the years, it has been a honor to see him as more 
than just an immensely skilled Member of Congress, but as a loving 
husband, proud parent, and devoted grandparent and now great-
grandparent. It is a personal privilege to call him my colleague and my 
friend.

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