[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 174 (Monday, December 5, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1584]
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         IN HONOR OF SENATOR ANDREW MAYNARD UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 5, 2016

  Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank an outstanding 
public servant for his many years of service to my home state of 
Connecticut. For ten years, Mr. Andrew Maynard has served as State 
Senator for the state's 18th Senate district, which includes Griswold, 
Groton, Stonington, Plainfield, Preston, North Stonington, Sterling and 
Voluntown. His retirement at the end of his term will conclude a 
distinguished career of public service that began at the local level 
many years ago as a borough warden in the Town of Stonington. Andy has 
been a powerful voice for southeastern Connecticut, earning the respect 
of both Democratic and Republican colleagues and serving as the Deputy 
Majority Leader for the Senate Democrats since 2011.
  Andy currently serves as chair of the Transportation Committee, and a 
member of the Internship and Program Review & Investigation Committees. 
He also served as chair of the Select Committee on Veterans' Affairs, 
and a member of the Environment Committee. Andy's unwavering advocacy 
for our region's natural resources and tourist attractions brought to 
life the long-delayed Thames River Heritage Park and secured millions 
of dollars for expansion at the Mystic Seaport, our nation's leading 
maritime museum. Andy understood the integral role of tourism, not only 
within the state, but within our region. It was this understanding that 
guided his leadership as he fought to secure the crucial funding need 
to dredge the Mystic River and spearhead the Connecticut Treasures 
program.
  Our region will miss Andy's advocacy on the floor of the State 
Senate, but I am sure he will remain a strong and respected voice in 
his community. A true gentleman, Andy brought a thoughtful, civilized 
tone in his campaigns for office and his bipartisan camaraderie which 
characterized his style in office. I ask my colleagues to join me in 
thanking Andy for his tenure as an accomplished public servant, and 
wish him well in his future endeavors.

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