[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15336]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JULIE FISHMAN

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 15, 2012

  Mr. SHULER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the members of my 
Congressional Staff who have served with me over the past six years 
while I have been in office. A Member of Congress' most important 
responsibility is to provide exceptional constituent services and my 
team is second to none in providing the best assistance to all in our 
District. My Washington, D.C. office is also tasked with researching, 
processing, analyzing, and making recommendations on an infinite number 
of reports, policies, and legislation. I could not ask for a more 
talented or dedicated team, and I take great pride in the work that 
each staff member has done not only on my behalf, but also on behalf of 
the 11th Congressional District of North Carolina and the United 
States.
  My team has shown a strong sense of dedication to meeting the needs 
of our constituency. I owe a debt of gratitude to each one of them for 
the support and friendship which they have shown me while I have served 
in Congress.
  Julie Fishman served as a member of my Washington, D.C. staff for 
almost four years, beginning in 2008. Managing my schedule and daily 
functions in both D.C. and in the District requires a great deal of 
organization and attention to detail, and Julie performed the role with 
precision and skill. Often the first point of contact for folks in the 
District, Julie endeared herself to the countless constituents with 
whom she interacted. During her tenure, Julie served in various roles, 
always willing and eager to learn new skills and further her 
professional development. Above all, Julie was a trusted, loyal and 
dedicated member of the team.
  Julie should be proud of the service she has provided to our District 
and country. It has been an honor to serve with her and as I retire 
from office I wish her the very best in the future. Western North 
Carolina is a better place because of her efforts and I will cherish 
the memories of serving with Julie and the team by my side.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
thanking Julie Fishman for her hard work on behalf of all of Western 
North Carolina and to wish her continued success in her future 
endeavors.

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