Cord Byrd: “once in a while an individual comes along who shines with such a special light that it illuminates the darkness for…”

“once in a while an individual comes along who shines with such a special light that it illuminates the darkness for others. I have been fortunate to employ one such individual on my staff for the last 8 years: Lisa Tuite, Lisa achieved her master of arts degree in national security studies from Georgetown University in 1990 and her bachelor of arts degree in foreign affairs from the University of Virginia. She came to my office as a legislative fellow from the National Photographic Interpretation Center. I soon recognized her talent. Lisa was employed in my office to serve as a legislative assistant for defense and foreign affairs and to assist me on the Armed Services Committee. She has done all of these things and done them well. Eventually she rose through the ranks to become my administrative assistant. Multitalented, thoughtful, with an encyclopedic grasp of detail, Lisa Tuite has been an inspiration to my staff and she has been an inspiration to me. I have been here on Jenkins Hill for 48 years, longer than anybody else who is in the Congress today in either body. John Dingell is the dean of the House of Representatives. I served with John Dingell's father in the House. I speak of John Dingell in a very admiring fashion. He is a man of tremendous talent, a fine, fine Member of the House.…”