[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 125 (Tuesday, July 25, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1045]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING DAN MORGADO, TOWN MANAGER OF SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS

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                         HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 25, 2017

  Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Dan 
Morgado, who has been Town Manager of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts for the 
past 20 years. Anyone who serves in this chamber will tell you, Mr. 
Speaker, that our local public servants are the unsung heroes that keep 
our democracy running. Public servants like Dan wake up every day in 
cities and towns across America asking how they can help their 
neighbors, strengthen their communities, and build better places for 
all of us to live and work.
  However, Mr. Speaker, Dan was no ordinary public servant. Under his 
leadership, an incredible amount has been accomplished in Shrewsbury. A 
new senior center, high school and middle school were built. Two new 
fire stations went up--and a third was rebuilt. Millions of dollars in 
improvements to water and sewer infrastructure were completed, along 
with a renovation to the town library. Town center traffic and 
beautification projects were successfully finished. Mr. Speaker, Dan 
has left an indelible mark on the Town of Shrewsbury.
  However, it isn't only what Dan accomplished in Shrewsbury that 
brings me here today, it's how he did it. From candid conversations 
that brought everyone to the table to stabilize health insurance 
costs--to making the hard decision to fully fund pension obligations 
and put Shrewsbury on track towards fiscal responsibility--Dan's 
impeccable character, calm demeanor, and selfless values serve as a 
model for others to follow.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the people of Shrewsbury, the residents of 
Massachusetts, and everyone who he has touched through years of 
dedicated service, thank you to Dan Morgado. We owe you a heartfelt 
debt of gratitude for all you have done and wish you great satisfaction 
in your endeavors to come.

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