[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 20]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 27889]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     TRIBUTE TO TIM LOSTY, DIRECTOR OF THE NORTHERN IRELAND BUREAU

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 22, 2007

  Mr. PAYNE. Madam Speaker, I would like to ask my colleagues here in 
the United States House of Representatives to join me in honoring an 
outstanding friend of our Nation who has served with distinction for 
the past few years as director of the Northern Ireland Bureau, Mr. Tim 
Losty, as he heads back to his homeland.
  During his tenure, Tim worked closely with members of Congress and 
others to strengthen the bond between our two nations at an exciting 
but challenging time. He helped ensure that the U.S. continued to play 
a supportive role as the changes brought about by the historic Good 
Friday Agreement were implemented. Americans have always felt a special 
affinity with the people of Ireland and Northern Ireland because so 
many have roots there. In seeking our input and keeping us advised of 
the economic, social, and political developments in Northern Ireland, 
Tim gained our respect and admiration. He will be greatly missed.
  Having visited Northern Ireland many times myself, both before and 
after the Good Friday Agreement, I am very gratified that the peace 
process continues to move forward.
  Prior to joining the Northern Ireland Bureau, Tim was a manager with 
LEDU/Invest Northern Ireland's Eastern Local Office; founding member of 
the Belfast Peace and Reconciliation Partnership Board in 1994; a 
director of the Belfast Local Strategy Board; the East Belfast 
Partnership; and the First Stop Business Shop. Tim also worked on the 
West Belfast and Greater Shankill Taskforces set up by Ministers and 
local politicians to address specific issues of disadvantage in the 
community.
  Madam Speaker, I know that all of my colleagues join me in wishing 
all the best to Tim, his wonderful wife Lisa, and their sons Conor and 
Rory as they return.

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