[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 107 (Tuesday, June 26, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4398-S4399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO BERNARD BRADY

 Mr. CARPER. Mr. President, it is with great pleasure that I 
rise on behalf of the Delaware delegation to honor the exemplary 
service of Bernard Brady, secretary of the senate for the State of 
Delaware.
  A native of Wilmington and a graduate of Trinity College, University 
of Dublin, Bernard began his career with the Delaware Senate in January 
of 1979. After nearly 40 years of public service, he has made the 
difficult decision to retire. Bernard serves as the chief 
administrative officer of the Senate, which is a position elected by 
the members. For four decades, Bernard has been the cornerstone of the 
Delaware Senate, involved in matters relating to budget, legislation, 
and overall operations. His office maintains records of official Senate 
transactions, handles the introduction and flow of legislation, sends 
and receives legislative messages and executive communications, 
compiles and posts agendas, records committee reports, rollcalls, and 
the legislative journal. This is no small task for one person. Many 
nights while serving as Delaware's Governor, I

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recall leaving legislative hall and noticing that Bernard's car was 
still parked in its regular spot and his office light would still be 
on. It was not unusual for him to work well into the night to ensure 
that all of that day's loose ends had been tied up and that the stage 
was set for a smooth transition to the next legislative day.
  During my 8 years as Governor, my staff and I were fortunate to work 
with Bernard on many occasions, often seeking out his guidance and 
wisdom regarding legislative issues or gubernatorial appointments. 
Bernard readily made himself available to our team, generously offering 
us the benefit of his historical knowledge.
  Bernard is so ingrained in the daily workings of the Senate that most 
people in legislative hall cannot imagine the senate chamber without 
him. Bernard is invaluable for his insight and expertise on the 
Delaware Legislature, but talk to anyone, and they will tell you that 
Bernard is beloved because he has the patience of a saint and the heart 
of a true servant, respected by Democrats and Republicans alike.
  Today, we join Bernard's siblings, Geraldine, Mary Lou, Chip, Gerald, 
and Philip, along with his many colleagues and friends, in honoring 
Bernard for his dedication to the Delaware State Senate and the people 
of Delaware. On behalf of Senator Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa 
Blunt Rochester, I wholeheartedly thank Bernard for his four decades of 
service to Delaware. His model leadership and dedication to the order 
and rules in the senate chamber are second to none. We offer our 
sincere congratulations on a job well done and wish him many happy, 
healthy, and successful years to come.

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