[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16743]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO MRS. TINA PEARSON

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 19, 2007

  Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Capitol 
Guides Service, I would like to enter into the Congressional Record a 
tribute to Mrs. Tina Pearson of Wilmington, NC. For almost 3 years, 
Tina has faithfully and exceptionally served as assistant director for 
training for the United States Capitol Guide Service and Congressional 
Special Services Office. In this capacity, Tina has assisted in the 
management of the operations of the day-to-day operations of Visitor 
Services. In addition, she has developed and implemented training 
policies for Capitol Guides, worked with the Congressional Leadership 
on special events, and participated in the planning of the Capitol 
Visitor Center. Prior to her work with the Guide Services, Tina worked 
in my congressional office where she exceptionally performed a wide 
range of duties including legislative correspondence, intern 
coordinator, and special events. A former teacher of the year at Eugene 
Ashley High School in 2003, Tina's love for education, her ability to 
communicate effectively, and her passion for serving her nation will be 
our loss. We wish her and her family the best as they move to the next 
chapter in their lives. In closing, let me enter into the record a poem 
written by Bert Caswell, one of the Capitol Guide Service employees 
that capsulates the admiration for a job well done by Tina.
  This poem was penned in honor of Tina Peason, of The United States 
Capitol Guides Service by Albert Caswell. Tina is moving back to North 
Carolina to be with her family for the most important job one could 
have . . . to raise a family. We will miss you, Tina. . .

     You pulled us up
     but, never down!
     As in all of us,
     but the good you found!
     You made us better,
     you made us sound. . .
     You showed us all how to lead,
     as you gave to us all that we need!
     All so we could succeed!

     All in your quiet grace,
     all in your kind and caring face. . .
     There for us!
     As you cared for us!
     For you, we wanted to succeed!
     But, when that baby came. . .
     I'd knew for sure so soon we'd miss your name!
     For an artist can but paint one canvas at a time!
     And greatest gift to our world to find!

     Is to but to give to this our world,
     a happy, healthy, and wonderful little girl to find. . .
     Who will grow up to be, a treasure in our world you see!
     Marleigh . . . Marleigh
     Our loss is now but your fine gain. . .
     A wonderful Mother to love you, and paint your life scenes!
     And Tina, today as you leave,
     look back, on Freedom's face a tear you'll see!
     You pulled us up!

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