[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 16327]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JULIA CASEY

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 1, 2014

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of 
Julia Casey, who is retiring from my Congressional staff after more 
than two decades of distinguished service. Julia started her career in 
the U.S. House of Representatives in 1991 when she joined my staff, and 
ever since has faithfully and dutifully kept the trains running in both 
my Washington, DC office and more recently in the Appropriations 
Committee. Every meeting, speaking engagement, constituent fly-in, 
flight itinerary, office move, staff on-boarding, committee hearing, 
and committee mark-up that my congressional calendar has seen, Julia 
has managed with professionalism and grace.
  Like most of us, I have been fortunate in my tenure in Congress to 
have extraordinary professional and personal staff accompany me on this 
journey. However, Julia stands out as a trusted confidant, advisor, and 
most assuredly, friend. Exceedingly loyal, trustworthy, and organized, 
she has made my life simpler in an often complicated and demanding 
place. Her cheery demeanor, her thoughtful execution, her reliability 
and calmness under pressure--these are just some of the attributes that 
have made Julia a truly irreplaceable part of the Rogers team. Time and 
again, she has gone above the call of duty to help me, and by 
extension, the people of Kentucky's Fifth Congressional District in 
delivering a better, more responsive and open constituent experience. 
Julia has made an indelible mark on, not only the U.S. House of 
Representatives, but also on me, both personally and professionally, 
and I will be forever grateful to her and to her family.
  As we all know, congressional staff work long hours, and often 
sacrifice weekends and holidays in order to keep this esteemed 
institution running. This inevitably takes a toll on personal 
commitments. She has earned more than her share of quality time with 
her husband Greg and cherished son Gregory in her home state of Idaho, 
where she and Greg will retire soon.
  Congress, the House, the Appropriations Committee, Kentucky, my wife 
Cynthia, and I will surely miss Julia's contributions and leadership; 
but we thank her for her steadfast service and dedication. We wish 
Julia many wonderful years of retirement with her family and friends.

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