[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14355]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING ALBERT CAREY CASWELL

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 8, 2008

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Albert ``Burt'' 
Carey Caswell, who for 22 years has been giving tours of our Capitol 
building.
  Burt Caswell was born in Baltimore, MD, in 1953. He graduated from 
the University of Maryland and obtained a master's degree in education 
from Bowie State. Mr. Caswell went on to teach physical education, 
health, and science to K-6th graders in a private school in Washington, 
DC. He also served as the assistant lacrosse coach at the University of 
Maryland for 5 years.
  In 1986, Mr. Caswell joined the Capitol Guide Service. Burt is well 
known by members and staff for the enthusiasm he brings to his work, 
and for his love for members of the United States military. For 
approximately 14 years, he has given personal Capitol tours to injured 
soldiers from Walter Reed Army Hospital. Several times each week, Burt 
picks up soldiers in the evenings to give them tours in his free time.
  Another demonstration of Mr. Caswell's love for his country is his 
poetry. He has written numerous works on various patriotic themes. His 
poems pay homage to soldiers, Members of Congress, and the Capitol 
building. His eloquent tribute to Martin Luther King, titled ``A King 
Among Men,'' was printed in the Congressional Record in 2002.
  Mr. Caswell's enthusiasm for the Capitol is an extension of his 
passion for life. He is the proud father of Jennifer Maxine Caswell, 
and according to him, ``The greatest thing in my life is my daughter.''
  I want to thank Burt for 22 tears of service to our Capitol, and for 
his sacrificial love for the men and women of our armed services.

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