[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 20322]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


                        TRIBUTE TO CHUCK TURNER

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 16, 2015

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, it is with great sorrow that I 
rise today to recognize Chuck Turner, a longtime Appropriations 
Committee professional staff member, who sadly passed away on December 
8.
  Chuck was a skillful appropriator, a beloved colleague, and a 
steadfast public servant. His 40-year career was dedicated to serving 
Congress, the Capitol Hill community, and the American people.
  Chuck began his long career on Capitol Hill working for the Library 
of Congress, first in the U.S. Copyright Office, then in the Library's 
Financial Services Office, where he handled budget issues.
  For the better part of the last 32 years, Chuck worked with the House 
Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee: first on detail from 
the Library of Congress, and then--after proving himself to be 
invaluable--as senior staff for the Subcommittee.
  His concern for and commitment to the Legislative Branch underscored 
everything he did. He consistently put the Committee and his work for 
the House before anything else.
  He made sure that Members of Congress have the resources they need to 
do their legislative work on behalf of the American people. In 
particular, he maintained a deep affection for the Library of 
Congress--ensuring its work and collections remain available to the 
public and to the Members who rely on its information to do their jobs.
  He also ensured that all who entered the Capitol Complex--be it 
staff, visitors, or the Members themselves--are safe--protected by a 
well-equipped Capitol Police force, in solid and secure facilities. His 
life's work can be felt each time you set foot in the Capitol Complex.
  Chuck was recognized for his expertise and good work on more than one 
occasion. He was called upon to serve as a Special Investigator for the 
Select Committee to Investigate the Preparation for and Response to 
Hurricane Katrina. He took part in a staff delegation to Indonesia to 
help train members of the Indonesian parliament and their staff on the 
legislative budget process. And for several years, he not only worked 
with the House Legislative Branch Subcommittee, but he also helped the 
Senate with writing their Legislative Branch Appropriations bill.
  Chuck was truly the epitome of a devoted public servant--he worked 
until the very end.
  On a more personal level, Chuck was beloved by all those he worked 
with. His kindness, consideration, easy sense of humor, and loyal 
friendship is something that all could aspire to. The Legislative 
Branch, the House, and the Appropriations Committee will be a lesser 
place without him.
  I want to thank Chuck for his decades of service, and for leaving his 
final mark on this institution--the Legislative Branch bill that will 
be a part of the final, fiscal year 2016 omnibus legislation. His 
presence will be deeply missed in the halls of the Capitol.

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