[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 160 (2014), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12219]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING BUFFY RENEE SMITH

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                            HON. SAM GRAVES

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 16, 2014

  Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause to recognize a 
special member of my staff. After more than ten years of service, Buffy 
Renee Smith will be leaving her post in my Kansas City District Office.
   Originally from the Sixth District, Buffy brought an understanding 
of the people and issues that only someone with her deep roots could 
bring. Buffy began working in my Washington office in 2004, then later 
moved back home to Missouri and joined my District office staff. She 
has served as a staff assistant, field representative, scheduler and 
Director of Operations for my office over the years.
   Buffy could be relied on to keep my office running efficiently and 
represent me at meetings when I was away in Washington. Buffy managed 
my schedule both in Washington and in District for many years, helping 
me represent the people of the Sixth Congressional District. Whether I 
needed to meet with officials in Platte County during the 2011 floods, 
manage a bill on the House floor or attend a House Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure town hall in Wisconsin, I could count 
on Buffy to get me there and make sure I had all the information I 
needed for the event.
   I have received many kind words from constituents praising the 
outstanding service Buffy has provided. Her professionalism and 
dedication to this office and my constituents was a great example of 
how government should work. She would often work nights and weekends, 
while time and again going beyond her job description, all without 
complaint. While I am losing a valuable member of my team, I am excited 
for Buffy to begin the next chapter of her life.
   Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in thanking Buffy Renee 
Smith for her many years of service to the people of the Sixth 
Congressional District. I know Buffy's colleagues, family and friends 
join with me in thanking her for her commitment to others and wishing 
her best of luck in all her endeavors and many years of success to 
come.

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