[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 167 (Thursday, November 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO BARRY SULLIVAN

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                               speech of

                         HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2013

  Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute Barry Kevin Sullivan on 
the occasion of his retirement as the Director of the Democratic 
Cloakroom after over 30 years of service to the House of 
Representatives and to our nation.
  Barry came by his love for public service naturally. A native of 
South Boston, his father Leo served in the Massachusetts State 
Legislature and also as Boston Police Commissioner. After earning a 
degree in political science from Boston State College, Barry spent a 
few years on Beacon Hill before arriving in Washington in 1980 where he 
was mentored by two giants of this institution: Former Speaker Tip 
O'Neill and former Congressman Joe Moakley. Barry quickly became the 
heart and soul of the Democratic Cloakroom. Members of Congress count 
on him to be first to know what is happening on the floor, and he has a 
well-deserved reputation as the consummate professional.
  While we will always miss Barry, I wish him and his wife Barbara the 
very best as they leave D.C. and get to enjoy some well-deserved family 
time on the Cape they love so much.

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