[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 173 (Thursday, October 31, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6329-S6330]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO JOSEPH R. BRITTON

  Mr. HEINRICH. Mr. President, it is an honor to recognize the years of 
dedication and service of my friend and departing chief of staff, 
Joseph R. Britton.
  Joe has served as my chief of staff for more than 4 years and has 
managed my Senate office in a professional and purposeful manner. He 
has overseen my team with incredible leadership and has consistently 
motivated us all to work hard and make a difference for New Mexicans 
each and every day.
  Joe's career on Capitol Hill began in 2003, when he served as a 
legislative assistant for U.S. Senator Ben Nelson from his home State 
of Nebraska. He then served as legislative director and deputy chief of 
staff in the office of U.S. Senator Mark Udall. He also served as a 
senior adviser to former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack 
before coming to my office in 2015. He brought with him passion and 
expertise in healthcare, public lands, budget, and appropriations 
policy.
  As chief of staff, Joe has led both our Washington, DC, and New 
Mexico offices in Albuquerque, Roswell, Las Cruces, Farmington, and 
Santa Fe. Joe visited every corner of our State. It is a testament to 
his dedication to maintaining strong working relationships that New 
Mexicans know that they can count on our office to be reliable, 
accessible, and in their corner. Joe took the time to learn about New 
Mexico and understand our rich history, our thriving culture, and the 
complex, pressing issues we face in the Land of Enchantment. Throughout 
his service, Joe has shared my mission and drive to solve problems and 
find ways to make a difference for New Mexicans.

[[Page S6330]]

  I recognize that Joe couldn't be where he is or who he is today 
without the love and support of his family. For her support of him and 
constant dedication, I thank his wife, Katie. I would also like to 
recognize Joe and Katie's children, Louise and Jamey, for lighting up 
their parent's lives. We all look forward to seeing them grow up in the 
years ahead.
  On behalf of the American people, the people of the State of New 
Mexico, and on behalf of my team that Joe has so ably led for the past 
4 years, I thank him for his service. While I am sad to see him go, I 
know that he will continue to make a difference in the lives of 
everyone he meets. Joe has been doing that from his first day on 
Capitol Hill.
  I ask my colleagues in the United States Senate to join me in 
recognizing the dedicated service of my chief of staff, Joseph R. 
Britton.

                          ____________________