Nick Rahall: “The Bible tells us for everything there is a season. Surely, that includes a time to work and a time to rest. Since 1979…”

“The Bible tells us for everything there is a season. Surely, that includes a time to work and a time to rest. Since 1979 I've had the privilege and indeed the honor of working with a West Virginian who has had an extraordinary time of working with me for the people of southern West Virginia. Vickie L. Bandy was born in our hometown of Beckley, West Virginia, and came to Washington, our Nation's Capital, three decades ago. She began her long career serving the State she loves and its people at my front desk. This week she retires from her Hill career serving as my deputy chief of staff. Vickie, as we say back home, was raised right by her parents. But the truest power her parents gave her was her active faith. Far from being left at the church steps on Sunday mornings, Vickie's faith never tires. She has carried that throughout her career working on my staff and working for the people of southern West Virginia. Our mission, of course, is larger, filling the giant void that is left in Vickie's absence.”