[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 167 (Thursday, November 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1728]
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                       TRIBUTE TO BARRY SULLIVAN

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                               speech of

                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 20, 2013

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, Barry Kevin Sullivan has come to be known as 
``the man to know in the House.'' Serving as Chief Information Officer 
in the Democratic Cloakroom, Members have been looking to him for the 
past 33 years for everything from the now famous ``Best Guesstimate for 
Last Vote,'' to last night's Red Sox score. When Members need to get a 
pulse reading on the floor, they turn to Barry. He is command central, 
and it's a job he's been masterful at.
  This hasn't been by mere coincidence.
  Barry is the son of Evelyn and Leo Sullivan. His father served as 
Massachusetts State Senator and Boston Police Commissioner who escorted 
President-elect John F. Kennedy from Logan International to the Boston 
Garden for his victory rally. He is an alumnus of Boston State 
University and a Beacon Hill veteran. His mentor Congressman Joe 
Moakley groomed him and Speaker Tip O'Neill promoted him. Barry 
Sullivan's pedigree has made him a consummate professional and uniquely 
and exceptionally suited to manage the cloakroom.
  I rise to honor Barry Sullivan for his 33 years of service in the 
House Democratic Cloakroom and for being one of the most loyal and 
trustworthy people I've ever met. His kindnesses to me have been 
endless and he has enriched my daily service in the House for 21 years. 
I wish Barry every blessing in his retirement, enjoying happy and 
healthy days with his wife and the pride of his life, their three sons. 
May there be more time for bluefishing for Horseshoe Shoal, and 
cheering on the Red Sox.
  Here's to you, Barry. God bless you and thank you for the honorable 
service you have given to our nation.

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