[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 153 (2007), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 11921]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       RECOGNIZING SHAWN GRAYBILL

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 9, 2007

  Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize Shawn 
Graybill, a very dedicated and enthusiastic member of my Congressional 
staff. My office and I greatly value Shawn's hard work and commitment. 
Constituents have grown to recognize his attention to detail, knowledge 
of many issues and personal touch. His dedication to the Sixth District 
of Missouri has shown through over the years, which is evident by the 
appreciation of all with whom he works.
  A native of Tarkio, Shawn began his career within my office as an 
intern in June of 2002 while completing his undergraduate degree from 
Park University. He has served admirably whether it was working on 
constituent casework or as a field representative for Clay County.
  Shawn also worked on my re-election campaign as my campaign manager. 
As anyone in politics knows, these types of jobs involve long hours and 
time away from your family. I appreciate his wife, Laura, for sharing 
her husband with me over the last 5 years.
  Shawn will be leaving my office to serve as an Assistant Director for 
the American Truck Historical Society. In addition, Shawn and Laura are 
about to become first-time parents. It is my understanding that their 
daughter will share the name of my favorite President, Ronald Reagan.
  Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in congratulating Shawn 
Graybill for his many important contributions to myself, my staff, all 
those he has worked with and for all those he has served. It is truly 
an honor to represent Shawn in the United States Congress.

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