[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 81 (Thursday, May 17, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S2736]
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                        TRIBUTE TO BRENDAN DUNN

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, now, speaking of tax reform, I have to 
bid farewell to an outstanding member of my staff.
  Brendan Dunn has been a key member of my leadership office team for 
the last 6 years. He has made an outsized impact as a trusted counselor 
and friend.
  I, actually, stole Brendan from the Finance Committee in 2012. I am 
not sure if Chairman Hatch ever quite forgave me for it. If you have 
ever had the pleasure of witnessing Brendan in action, you will 
understand why he is a sought-after commodity, whether you need deep 
expertise on tax policy or the perfect movie quote for any occasion.
  Brendan has been my trusted adviser on issues including tax policy, 
banking, trade, and pensions. So I am just glad that his last few 
months in the office could be a calm and laid-back period. All he had 
to do was play a leading role in crafting generational tax reform and 
help steer it across the finish line. Oh, then came Dodd-Frank reform, 
for good measure.
  This Maryland native holds degrees from Holy Cross, Fordham, 
Georgetown, and Notre Dame, but you would not know that this unassuming 
leader and reliable source of comic relief holds a J.D. and a Ph.D. in 
political philosophy unless you needed to. That is the kind of guy 
Brendan is.
  His many contributions to my team have benefited this body, the 
people of Kentucky, and the Nation. I know everyone who has gotten to 
work closely with him is sad to see him depart the Senate. I certainly 
am. Yet I have a hunch that his lovely wife, Lee, and his children--
Patrick, Audrey, and Mary--will not mind seeing a little bit more of 
him.
  So I offer Brendan my sincere thanks for a job very well done and 
wish him Godspeed for what lies ahead.
  I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. PAUL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The ACTING PRESIDENT pro tempore. Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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