On the recordAugust 2, 2012
I wish to take a minute and express my appreciation--and I speak for all Senators--to Ashley Messick, who sits right here in front of us and has for 7 years. Honestly, it seems she just came yesterday. I really mean that. She has added a lot of vibrancy to this body, she is always pleasant, and she has always been available to me, even though she sits on the Republican side, and to everyone else. So I am happy for her in one way: She is leaving because she fell in love and is getting married, and I am very happy for her. But we are really a small group of people at this front desk who do so much to make this place run properly. And even though she has been here 7 years, this is something I am confident will be with her the rest of her life. I am grateful to her for her attitude and her professionalism, and I wish her the very best. ____________________
