On the recordDecember 30, 2012
Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for the opportunity to recognize Eric Dell, chief of staff for the Second District of South Carolina. Eric has accepted to serve as senior vice president for the National Automatic Merchandising Association. This is a tremendous vote of confidence in his competence, dedication, and integrity. There are no words to express the amount of appreciation I have had for Eric and for his service to South Carolina's Second Congressional District over the last 11 years. Throughout my years in public service, whether it be deciding to run for office, serving in the South Carolina Senate, or representing constituents in Congress, I can always count on Eric to offer his support to me, my family, or any constituent in need. He is devoted to serving the people of South Carolina. It is with mixed feelings but with great happiness that I bid Eric farewell. He and his wife, Torry, will always be cherished by me and my wife, Roxanne, and our sons for their friendship. Godspeed. Happy anniversary to my wife, Roxanne--the love of my life--whom I married 35 years ago this moment at Columbia's First Presbyterian Church in a ceremony conducted by the Reverend Dr. Hugh McClure. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________
