[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 157 (Monday, October 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1537]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING LINDA B. SWADEL, CHIEF ASSESSOR FROM WESTBOROUGH, 
                             MASSACHUSETTS

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 26, 2015

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Linda B. Swadel, 
Chief Assessor from Westborough, Massachusetts.
  Linda is retiring this November after having served as an Assessor in 
several communities--including Leicester, Northbridge and Westborough--
over the last 30 years as well as serving on various committees for the 
Massachusetts Association of Assessing Officers. She is currently 
serving as the MAAO Legislative Committee Co-Chair.
  Like assessors throughout Massachusetts, Linda has helped to provide 
our cities and towns with the critical financial services essential to 
supporting strong budgets for our communities' schools, public safety, 
recreation, and so many other services our families count on every day.
  She is currently the Chairman of the Board of Assessors and Chief 
Assessor in Westborough and she serves on the Massachusetts Farmland 
Valuation Advisory Sub-Committee as well as the Legislative Task Force 
for the Council on Aging.
  She has served on various other MAAO Committees in her tenure, such 
as the Education Committee and the Telecom Committee. She is a 
recipient of the MAAO's Wilson Award as well as the MAAO's Past 
President's Award. Both of which are given to members for their service 
and dedication to the profession and the Association.
  Linda is also a two-time Past President of the Worcester County 
Assessors Association and I am so grateful for the difference she has 
made in our community.
  Throughout her career, she has shared her passion for her profession 
by speaking at conferences, inspiring and helping her peers to grow in 
their own careers.
  For all of Linda's hard work and dedication, I am proud to recognize 
her as she retires from a career dedicated to helping others and 
keeping our communities strong.

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