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“FAREWELL TO MARK GAGE” mentioning the U.S. Dept of State was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H2314 on April 5, 2011.
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FAREWELL TO MARK GAGE
(Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my appreciation to Mark Gage of our Foreign Affairs Committee staff for his guidance, his insight, and his counsel throughout the years.
After a distinguished career in the House, which started with Congressman Solomon's office in 1981 as an intern and 5 years as a political appointee at the Department of State, Mark has decided to retire from government service.
Our committee will be losing an immense talent and a dedicated public servant, someone driven by an unwavering commitment to doing what is right for our Nation and by the Members that he has served throughout the last three decades. Mark's expertise and sharp wit will be sorely missed.
I wish Mark a wonderful retirement with his lovely wife, Linda, and their three terrific dogs.
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