[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      THANKING DYLAN COLE CHANDLER

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                         HON. DAVID G. VALADAO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 19, 2018

  Mr. VALADAO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to thank Mr. Dylan Cole 
Chandler for his service to my office and the people of California's 
Twenty First Congressional District.
  Mr. Chandler was born on July 17, 1992 in Huntsville, Alabama. As a 
child, Mr. Chandler was always supported and encouraged to learn by his 
parents, Christie Chandler Barclay and Douglas Hines Barclay II.
  Growing up in Alabama with his sister, Emma, Mr. Chandler enjoyed 
being active and challenging himself academically as he held the 
position of Class Officer and played varsity soccer while attending New 
Hope High School. Upon graduating in 2010, Mr. Chandler attended the 
University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa where he became an active member of 
the University's Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. During the spring 
semester of his junior year, Mr. Chandler furthered his interest in 
American politics, gaining firsthand experience of the political 
process in Washington, D.C. while interning for Congressman Mo Brooks 
of Alabama.
  Mr. Chandler graduated from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor 
of Arts in Political Science in 2015 and soon returned to Capitol Hill 
beginning his career as a Legislative Correspondent in my Washington, 
D.C. office. In this position, Mr. Chandler successfully developed and 
maintained relationships with the constituents of California's Twenty 
First Congressional District, ensuring every voice was heard and 
concerns were thoroughly addressed.
  Proving himself an integral member of my team, Mr. Chandler quickly 
moved up to take on the role of Senior Legislative Assistant. Mr. 
Chandler's dedication to the people of the Central Valley was 
unwavering as he worked tirelessly on legislative issues impacting my 
district including Agriculture, Financial Services, and Healthcare. 
These efforts were instrumental in securing millions of dollars in 
federal funding, improving the lives of countless people residing in my 
district.
  Outside of work; Mr. Chandler is very active and enjoys skiing, golf, 
traveling, exploring local restaurants with various cuisines. His 
family and friends are incredibly important to him and he makes 
frequent visits to Alabama a top priority.
  Mr. Chandler's time in my office will come to an end this January and 
he will begin a new chapter serving as Legislative Assistant to 
Congressman Sean Duffy of Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District. 
While the Central Valley is losing a strong and reliable advocate, I 
have no doubt that Mr. Chandler will achieve many great things and 
continue working to help the lives of many others in the future .
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the United States House of 
Representatives to join me in commending Mr. Dylan Cole Chandler for 
his public service to the people of the Central Valley and wishing him 
the very best in this next chapter of his life.

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