Dusty Johnson: “I rise today to call to attention of all Senators, the retirement of a dedicated public servant and an individual who…”

“I rise today to call to attention of all Senators, the retirement of a dedicated public servant and an individual who has given much to the operation of four Senate offices. Cindy Dwyer, a member of my staff for the past 2 rac{1}{2} years, will be ending her career as a staff person in the Senate. As the scheduler in my Washington, DC, Senate office, Cindy has been a model for other dedicated and talented staff members to emulate, and an invaluable asset to everyone who had the honor of working with her. It is with deep regret I announce she will be leaving my office and the Senate in February. Before coming to Washington, Cindy worked as a kindergarten teacher in Wakonda, SD. In 1975, she began her congressional career in the office of former South Dakota Senator James Abourezk. She worked as a staff assistant in Senator Abourezk's office, and also a part-time employee of the Senate's post office. After Senator Abourezk's retirement in 1978, Cindy joined the staff of then-Congressman Tom Daschle, in his first term as a Member of the House of Representatives serving South Dakota.”