[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 12]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16549]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING TERRY NIEBEL'S LONG CAREER AS COMMISSIONER OF ELECTIONS 
                          IN CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 24, 2008

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Terry 
Niebel's long career as elections commissioner in Chautauqua County, 
New York. Terry's more than 27 years of service is a brilliant example 
of commitment and devotion to one's community.
   Terry was first elected in April 1981 and, at the age of 28, became 
the youngest Republican election commissioner in New York State. Since 
that day, Terry has served six four-year terms, becoming the longest 
serving election commissioner in Chautauqua County's history.
   Terry has overseen several changes over the course of his career as 
election commissioner, including computerization of office files and 
election-night reporting. His expertise in election procedure, wise and 
fair sense of judgment, and gracious spirit will be missed in the 
Chautauqua County Election Commission.
   Terry has been a true public servant in every sense of the word. He 
is a devoutly proud Western New Yorker, and his dedication to the 
people of Chautauqua County is commendable; his service, exemplary.
   Terry Niebel's work should inspire us all to serve our communities 
and fellow man with dedicated hearts and committed lives. I hope that 
you will join me, Madam Speaker, in offering congratulations to Terry 
and join me in wishing Terry and his family the very best of luck and 
Godspeed for years to come.

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