[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 22988]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE SERVICE AND DEDICATION OF JULIE EUBANK

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 17, 2010

  Mr. GORDON of Tennessee. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Julie Eubank for her contributions to the Sixth Congressional District 
of Tennessee. 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. 
Throughout my time 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 would like to single out Julie Eubank, my 
Chief of Staff in Washington.
  Julie attended high school in Smyrna and attended my alma mater, 
Middle Tennessee State University. She graduated with a degree in 
Elementary Education, but one fateful internship with my Murfreesboro 
office changed her course forever. She was drawn into politics and, 
with few interruptions, Julie has been a member of my team ever since. 
She has worn many hats in her time with my office. She began as an 
intern in 2002 and since then has served as my scheduler and executive 
assistant, communications director, and as the member services 
coordinator for the Committee on Science and Technology. Undoubtedly, 
her training as a teacher of small children helped her in each task 
too, whether it was coordinating events, working with reporters or 
herding cats on the Committee. Her Tennessee roots have helped kept her 
grounded and her respect and dedication to her community has been 
apparent throughout.
  In October 2009, Julie became Chief of Staff to my Washington office. 
It's a position that requires enormous responsibility and trust, and 
Julie took to the job easily.
  Madam Speaker, Julie is exactly the kind of lieutenant you'd want to 
have in your foxhole. She can take a tough assignment, turn on a dime 
and put it into action. She is a natural as a manager and mentor and 
has the absolute devotion of my staff. She has good political 
instincts, which have always been appreciated. Under pressure, she 
keeps up a great presence of mind and sense of humor. And apparently, 
quick reflexes. (As The Tennessean was proud to report after a false-
alarm lockdown in Rayburn House Office Building, Julie Eubank ``doesn't 
mess around.'')
  All of her qualities have been put to the test during her time as my 
Chief of Staff. She has helped the office shift gears from preparing 
for a reelection fight to transitioning into retirement. She has been 
there through difficult floor fights and popped champagne after hard-
won victories.
  Madam Speaker, I have been honored that Julie has dedicated so much 
of her professional career--so far--to me and my constituents. My 
colleagues in Tennessee and I are all extremely proud of her 
accomplishments. I look forward to following her next endeavors.
  Julie, I can't thank you enough for your loyalty through the years. I 
wish you all the best.

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