[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 127 (Thursday, July 27, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1072]
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   RECOGNIZING ANDREW CONNERY'S SERVICE TO THE NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION

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                          HON. JAMES A. HIMES

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 27, 2017

  Mr. HIMES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Andrew Connery for his 
many contributions to the New Democrat Coalition. Next month, Andrew 
will be leaving the New Democrat Coalition to attend law school.
  The New Democrat Coalition, which I have the honor to Chair, is made 
up of 61 forward-thinking Democrats in the U.S. House of 
Representatives who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-
innovation, and fiscally responsible policies. New Democrats are a 
solutions oriented coalition seeking to bridge the gap between left and 
right by challenging outmoded partisan approaches to governing.
  Andrew joined the New Dem staff as the Policy & Member Services Aide 
in February 2015. Prior to joining the New Dew staff, Andrew was a 
legislative assistant for former New Democrat Coalition Member Rep. Joe 
Garcia of Florida. In recognition for his hard work, he was promoted to 
Senior Policy Advisor in January 2016 and Policy Director in June 2017.
  Originally serving former New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind, 
Andrew has been a trusted advisor to me and many Members of the 
Coalition. Over his tenure, the New Democrat Coalition has been active 
on many issues of national importance that have benefitted directly 
from Andrew's policy knowledge and expertise. These include working on 
the development of the American Prosperity Agenda, building support for 
President Obama's trade agenda, developing a tough and smart national 
security agenda, advocating for a bipartisan deal on tax reform and 
infrastructure, helping craft a path forward on fixing the Affordable 
Care Act, and working on several other policy issues through the New 
Democrat Coalition's task forces. Andrew also served as a key advisor 
for New Dem Members and their staffs working with them to develop 
individual policy priorities, counseling on floor votes, and advising 
on other matters.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Members of the New Democrat Coalition, 
I thank Andrew.

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