Jim McGovern

Mr. McGOVERN

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a great friend and a true public servant, Mr. Joseph Bisceglia, for his years of dedicated service to the constituents of the Massachusetts Second Congressional District. After 16 years as District Representative in my Worcester Congressional office, Joe is moving on to another position. Joe joined my Worcester office early in my first term in 1997. Since that time he has exhibited consistent excellence and shown a thoughtful and compassionate hand in all of his work. Joe has helped so many people--too many to count. I believe, and I know that many of my colleagues will agree with me, that constituent casework is one of the most important things we do as members of Congress. Whether it was helping a veteran get the benefits he rightfully earned or helping a family to find a decent place to live, Joe exemplified the true meaning of ``public service.'' It will be difficult to say goodbye to such a loyal friend and colleague, but I am confident that Joe will continue to display his good humor and dedication in his new position. I know my colleagues will join me in recognizing Joe Bisceglia for his many years of faithful service to the people of Massachusetts and in wishing him and his family the very best in the years ahead.

Mr. McGOVERN

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Watt) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Hastings) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New York (Mr. Rangel) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Lee) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Ellison) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Cummings) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Brown) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Wisconsin (Ms. Moore) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Mrs. Beatty) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Johnson) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Lewis) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Conyers) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to yield to the gentlewoman from Alabama (Ms. Sewell) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Al Green) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Illinois (Ms. Kelly) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from New York (Ms. Clarke) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Wilson) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to yield to the gentlewoman from Texas (Ms. Jackson Lee) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, may I inquire as to how much time the Speaker has charged us for these unanimous consent requests thus far?

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am happy to yield to the gentlewoman from California (Ms. Bass) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Maryland (Ms. Edwards) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to yield to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Scott) for a unanimous consent request.

Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Rush) for a unanimous consent request.