[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1751]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




        CONGRATULATING CALLIE M. COFFMAN ON HER 20TH ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, February 14, 2011

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 20th 
anniversary of my Chief of Staff, Callie M. Coffman. Twenty years ago 
today, I made one of the best decisions of my career by hiring a young, 
intelligent and ambitious intern to join my staff. I was so impressed 
by her work that after she graduated from the University of Michigan I 
asked her to join my permanent staff. Over the years, Callie worked her 
way up from interning to running my entire office. On the wall next to 
Callie's desk, she still has the original letter I sent to her offering 
her an internship.
  It is not often that we get to celebrate a staffer's 20th anniversary 
on the Hill, especially in the same office. Over the years, I have seen 
many talented staff come and go. Today, I am thankful that Callie 
decided to stay and dedicate the last 20 years working for the people 
of mid-Michigan. Over the years Callie has put her mark on almost every 
legislative issue in my office. She has been instrumental in 
accomplishments such as welfare reform, reauthorization of Child 
Nutrition programs, the Higher Education Act, the Individuals with 
Disabilities Education Act and the reauthorization of Head Start and 
Early Head Start programs.
  It is a testament to her character and ability that she rose to 
become Chief of Staff. It is not only important to find staff with a 
good head, but also a good heart and Callie is blessed to have both. I 
am fortunate to have had Callie on my staff for the last 20 years. 
Today, I want to thank her from the bottom of my heart for her service, 
friendship and loyalty.

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