David Thomas: “I rise today to recognize a key member of my team who I have worked alongside for almost 10 years now and most…”

“I rise today to recognize a key member of my team who I have worked alongside for almost 10 years now and most importantly, to mark a milestone of dedicated service to this body, the U.S. Senate. On September 24, 2004, Pam Buline marked her 25th anniversary of working for the U.S. Senate. Twenty-five years all spent as a valuable aide to two Senators from the great State of Wyoming. Pam began her career in the Senate back in 1979, working for former Senator Malcolm Wallop. In those days, Pam worked out of a little office in a town called Lander, WY. Upon my election to the U.S. Senate, Pam agreed to join my staff and continue her efforts to serve constituents in our State. I was extremely pleased to have a person with her degree of knowledge on so many important issues--she is invaluable. Pam remains a crucial person on my staff. Her domain in Wyoming covers a wide array of issues, from land swaps, to American Indian issues, to snowmachines in Yellowstone and Grand Teton. I can always turn to Pam for good advice and a very thorough explanation of the issue at hand or as she says, 'the long and the short of it.' Pam loves her job and the people she works with and I am extremely grateful that she is on my staff. We are part of a team, my staff and I. Along with my wife, Susan, we all feel strongly bound to service for the people of Wyoming. Pam continues to be an invaluable member of that team.”