October 28, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 170 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      CONGRATULATING HUGH HALPERN

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                            HON. JOHN JOYCE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 28, 2019

  Mr. JOYCE of Pennsylvania. Madam Speaker, it is with great pride that 
I congratulate Hollidaysburg native, Hugh Halpern, on his appointment 
to be the Director of the Government Publishing Office.
  Mr. Halpern previously served as the Director of Floor Operations in 
the Office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and spent 
more than 30 years in the House before retiring in January of this 
year. During his tenure, he served as the Staff Director of the 
powerful House Rules Committee among other committee roles.
  Throughout his career in Congress, Mr. Halpern was dedicated to 
working in a bipartisan manner, garnering the support and respect of 
House leadership, Members of Congress, and their staff. In recognition 
of his many achievements, he received the McCormack Award of Excellence 
for Congressional Employees.
  Mr. Halpern has dedicated his life of service to our country, and I 
am confident that he will continue his outstanding work at the 
Government Publishing Office. There is no one better to fill this 
position, and I wish him the best of luck as he commences this new 
chapter.

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