[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15400]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING SEAN O'BRIEN

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                           HON. HEATH SHULER

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 16, 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.
  Sean O'Brien served as a member of my Washington, D.C. staff as my 
first Legislative Director. When I entered Congress, Sean led the 
office in navigating the intricacies of this complex and parliamentary 
institution. Sean's legislative experience proved to be invaluable, and 
he taught the staff how to effectively and successfully do their jobs. 
Sean was critical in helping me shape my legislative agenda, a 
particularly challenging demand for any freshman Member. Appreciation 
for Sean's abilities did not end in our office--he was well known for 
his comedic talents all through the Capitol's corridors and was often 
called upon by other Members of Congress in need of assistance writing 
humorous speeches.
  Sean should be proud of the service he has provided to our District 
and country. It has been an honor to serve with him and as I retire 
from office I wish him the very best in the future. Western North 
Carolina is a better place because of his efforts and I will cherish 
the memories of serving with Sean and the team by my side.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
thanking Sean O'Brien for his hard work on behalf of all of western 
North Carolina and to wish him continued success in his future 
endeavors.

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