[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 56 (Monday, April 1, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E377]
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                    IN RECOGNITION OF ROBERT PARADY

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 1, 2019

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 
retirement of Robert Parady, who has served as the town moderator of 
Bourne for eighteen years.
  Mr. Parady has devoted his life to improving the quality of life in 
the Town of Bourne. He has held numerous posts in town and has always 
remained dedicated to participating in local government and making our 
community a better place to live. His first job was working as a 
lifeguard for the town, and he later held his first elected position on 
the town's Planning Board.
  After graduating from Bourne High School, Mr. Parady received his 
bachelor's degree in political science from the University of 
Massachusetts Amherst. He then attended Suffolk Law School and was 
admitted to the Massachusetts Bar Association.
  Back in Bourne, Mr. Parady served as a Selectman for nearly two 
decades, starting in 1977. During his time in office, he always strived 
to solve problems that would have practical and positive impacts on his 
community. One project he and the Board of Selectmen were particularly 
keen on fixing was improving Main Street. Step by step they tackled the 
issue, first removing a sign blocking the view of the bridge. They then 
worked to secure the land to build Buzzards Bay park and were given a 
grant to build Taylor's Point Marina. Beyond Main Street, Mr. Parady 
worked diligently to complete numerous public works projects, such as 
expanding the police station and renovating the Town Hall.
  In 2001, Mr. Parady was elected to serve as town moderator, to run 
the town meetings he attended starting in high school. He is remembered 
by his colleagues as a dedicated public servant who unrelentingly 
worked to improve the town he loved. After serving for over four 
decades in numerous capacities, Mr. Parady's legacy will continue to 
have a positive impact in Bourne.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor Robert Parady and his commitment 
to improving the lives of all who lived in the town of Bourne. I ask 
that my colleagues join me in recognizing his hard work and dedication 
as he celebrates his retirement.

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