[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 22273-22274]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     HONORING THE SERVICE AND DEDICATION OF ELIZABETH KELSEY NEVITT

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 15, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Elizabeth Kelsey Nevitt for her contributions to the Sixth District of 
Tennessee while serving on my Washington, DC staff. As any Member of 
Congress knows, our legislative achievements and successful constituent 
services programs would not be possible without a cadre of great staff 
working behind the scenes. They work long hours--often for little pay 
or recognition--and their service is simply invaluable to those of us 
who serve in this esteemed chamber. Throughout my 26 years in Congress, 
I have been fortunate to have many bright, able staff members with an 
interest in serving their country by working in this body. Today, I'd 
like to single out those who are serving my constituents as my tenure 
comes to a close.
  Elizabeth Nevitt came to my staff last fall with stellar references 
from the office of my colleague Congressman Zack Space of Ohio and a 
background that has made her well-suited for the halls of Congress. She 
studied communications and political science at Muhlenberg College 
before taking a position with the University of Michigan. Eventually, 
her love of politics brought her to our Nation's capital, where she 
earned her Master's degree in Political Management at The George 
Washington University and worked in government affairs prior to 
beginning her service on the Hill. Elizabeth's strong principles, 
diligent work ethic and appreciation for policy nuances have made her a 
natural for her chosen career.
  In her role as my senior legislative assistant, Elizabeth helped me 
advance key legislative priorities in the areas of energy, trade and 
transportation by working with the Energy and Commerce Committee and 
the Science and Technology Committee. She successfully oversaw House 
passage of the Radioactive Import Deterrence Act and worked with 
committee staff to address my concerns and add language to the Home 
Star Energy Retrofits Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Elizabeth has 
also worked with stakeholders in my district to see several major local 
initiatives through the appropriations process. With a great sense of 
diplomacy and attention to detail, she has been a tireless advocate for 
the people of the Sixth District of Tennessee and the universities in 
my district.

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  Elizabeth is a consummate professional and has been a great addition 
to my office. She is bright, possesses excellent writing and editing 
skills, and a curiosity and depth of knowledge that made her an 
invaluable member of the team. She applies all of her talents to her 
efforts, whether it's her work as a founder of the Women's 
Congressional Staff Association or her well known karaoke pursuits.
  Madam Speaker, it has been a pleasure having Elizabeth on my staff. I 
look forward to following her successful career, wherever it takes her, 
and wish her and her husband, Jason, all the best in the future.

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