| Thanking Gerald “Jerry” Bennett For His Service To The House Of Representatives |
June 14, 2013 |
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Steny Hoyer, D-MD
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"Jerry has often said that he always felt a powerful sense of purpose and a role in something deeply important. His commitment to public service extends into his community, where he serves as a deacon in his church, uses his vacation to chaperone youth trips, and donates his time to coaching soccer. His devotion to faith and family is recognizable to all who have had the privilege to know Jerry and work beside him. He attributes much of his success to his wife, Karen, his children, and his eight grandchildren, who have always been fully supportive of his career. Jerry once claimed: “I don’t come to work to work. I love what I do.”"
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| Freedoms Endowed By Our Creator |
June 14, 2013 |
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Louie Gohmert, R-TX
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"One SEAL team member’s father told me that right after the Vice President’s speech, his daughter-in-law looked out the window. She had a marine guard out front. Karen and Billy Vaughn, they talk about how Aaron called them part of SEAL Team Six after they were outed. And it’s been printed in the media that Leon Panetta, as a Cabinet member, was meeting with people who could receive the classified information."
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| Recognizing The Wayside Restaurant |
June 13, 2013 |
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Patrick Leahy, D-VT
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"Current owners Karen and Brian Zecchinelli have remained true to the restaurant’s early virtues—preparation of quality, old-time favorites as well as modern cuisine, and a focus on family and community values. As a member of the Vermont Business Environmental Partnership, the Wayside Restaurant has implemented earth-friendly initiatives that are kind to our natural environment. In 2012, the Wayside Restaurant was recognized as the first and only “green” restaurant in Montpelier and was praised for its support of small business by buying locally produced products, a tradition they have kept throughout the years."
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| Tribute To Susan Sullam |
June 11, 2013 |
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Benjamin Cardin, D-MD
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"Throughout our time working together, I have had the privilege of watching Susan’s daughters, Jennifer and Karen, grow into remarkable, professionally accomplished young women. She instilled in her girls the understanding that you really could raise a family and have a career without shortchanging either one. I am forever grateful to them and Susan’s husband Brian for sharing her time with me and the people of Maryland. I know Susan’s family is looking forward to their first dinner without her Blackberry"
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| Tribute To Fallen First Responders Of West, Texas |
June 11, 2013 |
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Bill Flores, R-TX
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"He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Bob, died in the same accident that took Doug’s life. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 13 years, Donna Snokhous of West; two daughters, Lauren and Laken Snokhous, both of West; grandson, Hogan James; stepsons, Steven Beseda and his wife, Maggie, of Eva Beach, Hawaii; and Paul Beseda and his wife, Amy, of West; stepdaughter DeAnna Reaves and her husband, Brandon, of Azle; three step-grandchildren; sister, Karen Hoelscher and her husband, Keith, of West; brother, Barry Snokhous and his wife, Sayoko, of Okinawa, Japan; sister-in-law, Alison Snokhous of West; along with nieces and nephews; a great-niece and great-nephew; numerous other relatives, and many friends."
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