[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12751]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           THE RETIREMENT OF MS. LESLIE JUDITH GOLDBERG, R.N.

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 1, 2010

  Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Ms. 
Leslie Judith Goldberg, R.N. to thank her for her 20 years of service 
to the Members and staff of the U.S. House of Representatives.
  Almost every staffer in the House complex, particularly those who 
work in the Cannon House Office Building, knows Nurse Leslie. Always 
smiling, extremely knowledgeable, and thorough, she has a legendary 
ability to help staff find the best possible health care services for 
their needs. For years, she has collected feedback on the quality of 
health practitioners and shared both praise and concerns with 
prospective patients. As a result, she was well-known in doctors' 
offices throughout the region; they were always asking, ``Ahhh, you 
were referred by Nurse Goldberg? Who is this Nurse Leslie?''
  Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Leslie joined her mother and sister 
in this vital profession after graduating from the Jewish Hospital of 
Brooklyn. She went on to work at the New York University Hospital in 
neurosurgery and the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents.
  In 1990, Nurse Goldberg joined the Office of the Attending Physician 
and dedicated the end of her great career to serving and caring for the 
Members and staff of this institution. She is a part of our family. We 
mourned with her when her loving husband, Alan Goldberg, passed away 
far too early in life, and we celebrated when she returned to us--her 
adoptive, extended family.
  We all know how much she adores her three sons, Michael, Aaron, and 
David and daughter-in-law, Lisa. And her grandson, Ari, is the light of 
her life. While we will miss her laughter, her smile, her caring, 
skillful techniques, and infinite knowledge, I applaud her for taking 
the time to fulfill her personal dreams--travel, volunteer, and most 
importantly take care of Ari and the grandchildren to come.
  Nurse Goldberg, we will miss you terribly; you leave enormous shoes 
to fill. Thank you for your 20 years of service and keeping us safe, 
healthy, informed, and always smiling.

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