Louis Stokes: “Today, Keith Jewell, Director of the Office of Photography, will leave his post after nearly three decades of service. I…”

“Today, Keith Jewell, Director of the Office of Photography, will leave his post after nearly three decades of service. I rise to join my good friend from Michigan, John Dingell, and others in the Chamber, in saluting Keith on this occasion. As the official House photographer, many would refer to Keith Jewell as the visual recorder of historic events. Indeed, few Members of Congress and congressional staff can match Keith's impressive career record. He began his career as a House photographer in 1966, and fondly recalls that the first official photograph he snapped was that of our former colleague, Jack Brooks. Keith Jewell served this body under a total of six Speakers of the House, beginning with Speaker John McCormack. He has served under just as many Presidents, beginning with Lyndon Johnson to the Nation's current leader, President Bill Clinton. Mr. Speaker, Keith Jewell has also captured on film the historic visits of world leaders and foreign dignitaries to the Halls of Congress.”