[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 197 (Thursday, December 13, 2018)]
[Senate]
[Page S7581]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DARREN HEDLUND

  Mr. ROUNDS. Mr. President, today I recognize Darren Hedlund, a 
legislative assistant in my Washington, DC, office for all of the hard 
work he has done for me, his colleagues, and the State of South Dakota.
  Darren is a native of Wall, SD. He graduated magna cum laude from the 
University of South Dakota before receiving his master of public and 
international affairs from the University of Pittsburgh. While working 
on his undergraduate degree, Darren also served as president of his 
fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha.
  Darren was one of the first people I hired after being sworn in as 
Senator in January of 2015. He began his career at the front desk in my 
office, answering phones. Through hard work and dedication, Darren 
worked his way up to legislative assistant, handling cybersecurity, 
Veterans Affairs, foreign affairs, telecommunication, and homeland 
security issues for my office. Darren has played an instrumental role 
in my office by providing insight and guidance into these issues.
  Darren has been a dedicated and faithful public servant during his 
time spent here in the Senate. I extend my sincere thanks and 
appreciation to Darren for the fine work he has done. I wish him and 
his wife Reagan well as they take on life's new challenges together. As 
he continues his career of public service, he bears the esteem of a 
grateful State and my utmost gratitude for a job well done.

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