[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15] [House] [Page 22899] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]HONORING BEVERLY BUCHHEIT ON HER RETIREMENT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Missouri (Mr. Carnahan) is recognized for 5 minutes. Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, on the occasion of her retirement, I rise to honor a great citizen of Missouri and the City of St. Louis, Beverly Buchheit. Beverly is a shining example of what our Founders envisioned for America: an engaged and spirited citizen, active in the affairs of her Nation and her community. Beverly has been a valued member of my staff for over 5 years as a liaison to the City of St. Louis and specialist on senior issues. Beverly has dedicated her life to helping others, shown by her commitment to service to the public schools of the City of St. Louis as an educator, administrator, and community leader. She also served as an elected official, our Democratic committee woman, in the City of St. Louis for over 30 years. Beverly Buchheit is a woman of strong faith and family. She is a long-time member of the Messiah Lutheran Church of St. Louis. She and her late husband, Valentine ``Wally'' Buchheit, were married for almost 32 years and raised three children: Dennis Buchheit, Patricia Wood, and Donna Schaeffer. Beverly also deeply loves her seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Bev, as she is known, is a friend to many. She is loyal to her Nation and to her beloved St. Louis and to her friends and her family. Her work, whether it be volunteering in her neighborhood or mentoring countless teachers, educators, and students she has touched and influenced, is a testimony to her reputation as an exemplary educator and citizen, faithful friend, loving mother, and good neighbor. I have relied on Beverly for counsel and advice throughout my political career, first as a State representative and now as a Member of this House. I am proud to call Beverly Buchheit a neighbor, a member of my congressional staff, but more importantly, I am proud to call Bev my mentor and my friend. I wish her well. ____________________