[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12296]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO SCOTT HENDERSON

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                            HON. CONNIE MACK

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 2008

  Mr. MACK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Scott Henderson for 
years of tireless service in my office and to the people of the 
Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.
  I've had the pleasure of knowing Scott for over 8 years. Throughout 
that entire time he has been a dedicated public servant, a strong 
advocate for the principles we share and cherish, and most importantly, 
a true friend.
  I first met Scott when I was running for the Florida Legislature and 
Scott was working for the Republican Party of Florida. I soon hired him 
and he helped me win my first race for State Representative in 2000. 
After taking office, I hired him to be my assistant, and he quickly 
proved to be an invaluable friend and colleague as we navigated the 
challenges and opportunities of serving in Tallahassee.
  When I decided to run for Congress in 2003 Scott stayed by my side 
and helped implement a winning campaign. After I was elected to the 
House, Scott became my Deputy Chief of Staff. His has been a diverse 
role--managing special projects, meeting with constituents, and 
providing critical support for a number of important initiatives.
  Among Scott's many accomplishments--and the one I am most proud of--
was his critical work to secure the release of two Cuban dentists from 
Bahamian custody who fled Cuba seeking freedom. Because of Scott's 
efforts, these dentists were reunited with their loved ones in Florida 
and today live in freedom.
  But after 8 years of working by my side, Scott has been afforded a 
wonderful professional opportunity that will allow him to continue to 
grow and flourish in his career.
  Scott is moving to New Jersey to become a Manager of State Government 
Affairs for Covanta Energy, a waste-to-energy company. While we will 
all miss Scott's presence and good nature in the office, we are excited 
for him as he begins the next phase of his life and career. I'm certain 
that he will make significant contributions to his new company and his 
new community, and know that he will always have a special place in his 
heart for the State he loves so much.
  Madam Speaker, the State of Florida and the people of southwest 
Florida are better off today because of Scott Henderson's diligent 
efforts to ensure it remains a great place to live, work and visit.
  On behalf of the people of Florida's Fourteenth Congressional 
District, I want to thank Scott for his years of service to the people 
of Florida and the Nation. He is my friend, he is a true public servant 
in every sense of the word, and I wish him all the best as he and his 
wife Betsy begin this new and exciting chapter of their lives.

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