[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22957]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




         THANKING MR. PHIL NICHOLS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE HOUSE

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 2, 2007

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, on the occasion of his 
retirement in May, I rise today to thank Mr. Phil Nichols for his long 
career of outstanding service to the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Phil Nichols has been an employee of the House for 31 years. During 
that time, he has earned the respect and admiration of his fellow co-
workers. Phil is a person of great character and will leave behind a 
legacy of professionalism, hard work and dedication to the institution. 
His accomplishments while serving the House were many. One of his most 
notable contributions was as a member of the team responsible for 
reupholstering the two chairs on the dais in the House Chamber which 
are used by the Vice President of the United States and the Speaker of 
the House during every State of the Union speech.
  Phil's retirement is bittersweet. The House will lose an individual 
who from day one of his employment made a long term commitment to 
excellence. His performance has always been exceptional and beyond 
expectations. His legacy will live on in the Chamber of the U.S. House 
of Representatives. We wish Phil many wonderful years in fulfilling his 
retirement dreams.

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