Lamar Smith: “I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding me time. Today we say good-bye to a friend and colleague and a friend on…”

“I thank the gentleman from Georgia for yielding me time. Today we say good-bye to a friend and colleague and a friend on the House floor who has served Congress for more than three decades. I have known and appreciated Jay Pierson for many years. He's sitting to my right back here on the floor right now. Jay has been an integral part of the daily activities on the House floor, serving as floor assistant to Speakers Gingrich, Hastert, and Boehner. It seems there isn't a question to which Jay doesn't know the answer--except perhaps when we leave this week. Each time I see Jay on the floor, he is always informed and gives good advice. Jay has served the House of Representatives with a smile on his face for the last 34 years. His expertise and enthusiasm will be missed. And we all wish him the best on his well-deserved retirement. So, Jay, thank you again for all you've done for so many of us.”