[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 11 (Thursday, January 18, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E57]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING MR. EDMOND ``NED'' CULLINAN

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                         HON. ELIZABETH H. ESTY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 18, 2018

  Ms. ESTY of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ned 
Cullinan upon his retirement from the City of Waterbury, Connecticut's 
Democratic Town Committee. Ned has been a true leader in the Waterbury 
community for decades, ranging from his work as a builder of common 
ground within a wonderfully diverse politically active city to his 
service with a variety of local civic organizations.
  A native of Waterbury, Connecticut, Ned took an active role in his 
community and showed an interest in politics from a young age. He was 
elected Vice President of his senior class at Sacred Heart High School, 
and was an avid basketball player. He went on to play at Providence 
College, where he graduated in 1973.
  Through his decades of community work, Ned has had a tremendous 
impact, not only in Waterbury, but throughout Connecticut. Everyone in 
the city's political community knows Ned for his tireless work to 
ensure that all of the diverse voices of the city are heard by public 
officials. He was first elected to the Waterbury Democratic Town 
Committee in 1988, and then went on to serve as Second Vice Chairman, 
and finally as Chairman of the DTC for nearly thirteen years. In this 
role, Ned worked with local, state, and federal leaders to ensure they 
were accountable to Waterbury's residents and invested in the 
community's success.
  Ned has also been a leader in a number of civic organizations in the 
Brass City. He was Director of the Bunker Hill Sports Association for 
fifteen years, coaching basketball, baseball, and soccer. He has also 
served as the President of the Holy Cross Father's Club and the Greater 
Waterbury Olympian Club. Professionally, Ned worked for United 
Technologies for many years, retiring recently. I wish him an enjoyable 
retirement with plenty of time to spend with his wonderful wife Anne 
Marie and his loving family and many friends.
  Mr. Speaker, Ned has been an instrumental leader in Waterbury, 
Connecticut for decades, using his time and talents to advocate for the 
city and to bring our community together. It is therefore fitting and 
proper that we honor my friend, and a devoted Waterburian and Democrat, 
Ned Cullinan here today.

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