[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 201 (Thursday, December 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1705]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DARRIN SCHRADER

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 20, 2018

  Mr. ROYCE of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and thank 
Darrin Schrader, who has served this House proudly for over 25 years. 
He began his career in the office of Representative Bill Baker (R-CA), 
and then transitioned to my office in 1997. Darrin has been by my side, 
as my aide-de-camp, for the last 22 years, and I would have it no other 
way.
  His loyalty and dedication to the job of serving the people of 
Southern California is unsurpassed. As my special assistant, Darrin 
personally oversaw millions of constituent correspondence; a task that 
grew exponentially with the advent of email. He also helped secure 
millions in funding for important infrastructure and homeland security 
projects.
  My office has been served well by Darrin's encyclopedic memory and 
masterful research skills. He has often known the answer to my question 
before I even ask it. Few can match his resourcefulness or reliability.
  While sometimes presenting a stoic facade, Darrin's subtle charm and 
hidden humor have permeated my office for the last two decades. He has 
earned the respect of his peers and become an integral and 
irreplaceable member of Team Royce.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in thanking Darrin Schrader for his 
selfless sacrifice to public service.

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