[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 13]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 18421]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF LEANNE POWELL

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                           HON. LARRY KISSELL

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Sunday, December 30, 2012

  Mr. KISSELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of the members of my 
Congressional Staff who have served with me over the past four years. 
As a Member of Congress, my greatest responsibility was to provide 
exceptional constituent services to our district, and my team did just 
that. My Washington, D.C. office was also in charge of all aspects of 
the legislative process, quite a daunting task. I could not ask for a 
more talented and dedicated team, and I take great pride in the work 
that each staff member has done on behalf of North Carolina's 8th 
District.
  My team has shown a strong sense of dedication to meeting the needs 
of our constituents. I greatly appreciate the support and friendship 
they have shown me during my years of service in Congress.
  Leanne Powell has been a part of my team since before I took office, 
and has served as my Chief of Staff for the duration of my 
Congressional tenure. Tasked with managing the personnel of my 
Washington and District Offices, Leanne has assembled an extraordinary 
staff. Under her leadership, that staff has worked tirelessly on behalf 
of the people of our district, and our great nation. Leanne is an 
incredible leader who has helped guide, encourage, and advise me during 
my time in office. Having lived in the district most of her life, and 
having worked for former Congressman Bill Hefner before joining our 
team, she brought an unparalleled knowledge of North Carolina and its 
8th District to our Congressional office. Leanne represents the best in 
public service. Her commitment to the people of our district, to this 
office, and to me personally, is truly invaluable.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing and 
thanking Leanne for her hard work on behalf of North Carolina's 8th 
District, and the United States, and to wish her continued success in 
her future endeavors.

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