[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Page 2229]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 CONGRATULATING MARVIN H. SIMPSON, SR.

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Mr. Marvin 
Simpson, Sr., on his nearly five-decade service to the United States 
Senate and the Capitol Hill community.
  Marvin began his career 48 years-ago in the Office of the Architect 
of the Capitol as a temporary messenger. He quickly rose to a permanent 
position as messenger for the Senate Office Building. He held many 
positions within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, including 
laborer foreman and the head of the Furniture Division. In 1998, Marvin 
was promoted to assistant superintendent, Tenant Services Division 
where he served with distinction until his retirement.
  His leadership overseeing paint, upholstery, wood crafting, masonry, 
sheet metal and furniture branches has been exemplary. Marvin has been 
called an ambassador to the Senate office buildings and has provided 
Senators, our staffs, and the entire Senate family unmatched 
craftsmanship.
  His institutional knowledge and work ethic will be greatly missed. I 
join with my colleagues in wishing Mr. Simpson all the best in his 
well-earned retirement.

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