[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 15795]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO CHRIS DOBY

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Chris Doby 
on his service to the U.S. Senate and the Capitol Hill community. A 
loving husband and devoted father, Chris has dedicated three decades of 
his life to the Senate.
  Chris began working for the Senate Disbursing Office as a junior 
auditor in 1983. His honorable character and strong work ethic quickly 
earned him greater responsibility. Before becoming the assistant 
financial clerk Chris served as auditor, audit counselor, senior 
auditor, senior auditor/counselor, financial manager system analyst, 
systems administrator and IT systems administrator. In 2005 Chris 
became the financial clerk of the Senate where he has served with 
distinction.
  His discipline and special attention to detail have been remarkable. 
Chris is best known for his willingness to share his extensive 
institutional knowledge and for his calm demeanor. When faced with the 
difficulties of government shutdowns and the challenges of 
sequestration, Chris remained steadfast, and encouraged others to do 
the same. He has served this body, our staff and the entire Capitol 
Hill community with character and conviction and he will be greatly 
missed.
  I join my colleagues in wishing Chris all the best in his well-
deserved retirement.

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