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Leading by Example
Charles "Doc" Wheatley, Assistant Supervisor of the Capitol Building Plumbing Shop's evening shift, has been a constant presence on the Capitol campus since 1987. That's when he accepted his first government position and began a decades-long career serving this treasured institution.
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Ducts in a Row
The experts at the House Mechanic Shop meticulously oversee campus HVAC systems, ensuring building temperatures are optimal for both daily operations and historic preservation.
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Meet the Historic Preservation Officer
Donna Klee has worked for the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) for more than 10 years and was named the agency's Historic Preservation Officer in the fall of 2023. In this capacity, she works to implement the agency's preservation policy.
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Congrats Donnie! You are an icon in the House Superintendents Office.
Mr. Ward,
I want to thanks for your 50 years of service. What you have accomplished is trully remarkable.
Thank You,
David C. Hamlett
Congrats Donald on this marvelous 50 year anniversary! This story is so fabulous just as you are too. I'll always remember you and how gracious you were when I did my detail assignment in the Front Office of the Service Center, you took your time and showed me many things and it was just a joy to work with you. You're one of a kind! Thanks and best wishes. I absolutely loved this article about our AOC coworker.
Congratulations! I so enjoyed reading about you and your accomplishments.
I want to know this person!
What an honor to have crossed paths with another human being who understands that one needs to enjoy the work one does!
Congratulations!!!
Mr. Ward, Congratulations and thank you for your service.
Congratulations on your years of service, Donnie! Thank you for always going above and beyond, and doing your part to positively impact the lives of others!
Absolutely a joy and a blessing always!! Thank you for your serviceand especially the years of openning locked doors for me. 😊😉
Mr. Ward, you are indeed a legend and a constant friendly face and fro walking the halls of Congress. I fist had the pleasure of meeting you in 1996 and I am so happy to see you are still serving with with perfection and a good word! Congratulations my brother. God has placed you well.
So glad to have come across this story and learn about Mr. Ward. I started on Capitol Hill about 35 years ago and remember running into him, but we never talked and I wondered who he worked for. Always great to see a story highlighting the dedicated staff who keep that amazing building running. Thanks for your commitment and passion.
An amazing story about an amazing person. Donnie is always going above and beyond while making you feel like family. I really do believe also that he was destined and blessed to spend his incredible career here. Thank you Donald for all that you do!
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