[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 154 (Monday, December 15, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6826-S6827]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                          Tribute to Kay Hagan

  Mr. REID. Madam President, North Carolina's official motto is a Latin 
phrase which means, simply translated, ``To be, rather than to seem.'' 
``To be, rather than to seem'' means don't talk about being a hard 
worker--be a hard worker. Don't just pretend to be honest--be honest. 
If you talk about being sincere, be genuine about it. Senator Kay 
Hagan, a native of Shelby, NC, embodies her State's motto. She is as 
genuine and honest as anyone could be. It is no wonder that in 2008, 
when the country was seeking change, the people of North Carolina 
elected Kay Hagan to the Senate. From the moment she arrived, she got 
to work. The very first piece of legislation she cosponsored was the 
Lilly Ledbetter Act. Having worked as a corporate executive, Kay is 
aware of the difficulties working women face. This legislation was 
personal to Kay, and she saw it through until completion. The daughter 
of a veteran, Kay spent her time in the Senate creating sound policies 
to protect and benefit members of the U.S. armed services and their 
families. She has done this by virtue of her position, not only as a 
Senator but on that important Armed Services Committee.
  As a former executive of North Carolina National Bank, Kay knows all 
of the challenges facing businesses in her State and how women have a 
little different view of how difficult it is to work their way through 
the corporate world. She has fought tirelessly to create a better 
climate for small businesses to create jobs and grow. On any given 
issue, at any given time, Kay Hagan has advocated her position and has 
done it well. She refused to give up until meaningful solutions were 
discovered.
  While I am sure Senator Hagan will take some well-deserved time off 
to think about her future, I am convinced that her service on behalf of 
the people of North Carolina and the American people is not going to 
end.
  Senator Hagan has a lovely family. We all like Chip very much. He is 
a Navy Vietnam veteran. She has three children--Tilden, Jeanette, and 
Carrie. I wish her family the very best as they transition into a new 
chapter of their lives.
  On a personal basis, no one has impressed me more as being a hard 
worker. We are so disappointed that she is now going to have to find 
different public service. I have no inside information, but she could 
be back in this body. I have no doubt the people of North Carolina are 
going to miss her dearly.
  I applaud Kay Hagan for serving the American people with conviction, 
and I look forward to the great things she will accomplish for North 
Carolina and our country in the future.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Ms. COLLINS. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Ms. Hirono). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.
  Ms. COLLINS. Madam President,
  I ask unanimous consent to speak as in morning business.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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