On the recordDecember 17, 2024
Madam Speaker, I rise to thank Dr. Burgess for his friendship and for kindness. I wish him a very happy and restful and well-deserved retirement. It has been an honor to serve with Dr. Burgess, particularly on Rules. I joined Rules as a freshman, and he has been a steady, guiding hand and an excellent example of a statesman. As chairman, he has been a kind and thoughtful leader, and I will certainly miss you in that role, Dr. Burgess. I am also grateful for the time that we spent on a trip to Canada, and I enjoyed being part of the visit to your grandfather's home in Montreal. I will sincerely miss seeing you at work, and I am happy about your next chapter and your retirement. I thank you for your service. I thank you for your service to the country, to Congress, and to your constituents, but, most of all, I thank you for your friendship, Dr. Burgess. Congratulations and God bless you and your family.
