Rob Bishop: “Yesterday, I called Lisa Pittman, who is the counsel for our committee, to make sure we had somebody covering us for…”

“Yesterday, I called Lisa Pittman, who is the counsel for our committee, to make sure we had somebody covering us for floor time. She chastised me then, saying that under my condition, I need to ask about calling a doctor first, not calling a lawyer. No, Lisa, we call you not just for legal advice but for all sorts of things. For 38 years, she has been a true public servant, with 33 consecutive years here in the House where she has served with poise under pressure and always brings an air of stability. We ask opinions of a lot of people, but we always double-check by going to Lisa because she understands it all. She served under 17 Republican leaders in Natural Resources. I still think I am her favorite one--trust me. But even yesterday, she still told my chief of staff that she gets choked up when she looks at the Capitol dome or hears the Pledge of Allegiance. It is still magical to her. As our committee mom, when she brings cupcakes to everyone on their birthdays and special occasions, her kindness is magic to the rest of us. So, when I leave at the end of the month, no one is really going to care. When Lisa leaves at the end of the month, it is going to take decades to replace the institutional knowledge that she brings to this place. Lisa, we thank you. And, Mr. Speaker, I appreciate your indulgence. ____________________”