[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 165 (Wednesday, September 23, 2020)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E874-E875]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  RECOGNIZING TIM HAY FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE AS THE FLORIDA SENATE 
                            SERGEANT AT ARMS

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                         HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 23, 2020

  Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, I rise today to commemorate Mr. Tim 
Hay, who will shortly be leaving his role as Sergeant at Arms of the 
Florida Senate. Tim's commitment to protecting and serving the Florida 
Senate is of the highest caliber and I am thankful for his years of 
dedication to my home state.
  A lifelong Floridian, Tim received his bachelor's degree in 
criminology from Florida State University, and, in 2012, began his 
career with

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the Florida Senate as Assistant Sergeant at Arms. He held this position 
until 2014, where he was appointed to Sergeant at Arms. In this role, 
Tim has been responsible for managing twenty-five full time employees 
and overseeing the security and maintenance of the Florida Senate 
buildings, including the Senate Chamber. For close to six years, Tim 
has done a commendable job ensuring the safety of all who work in or 
visit the Florida Senate and I am thankful for his dedicated service.
  Having had the privilege of knowing Tim for many years, I can 
firsthand attest to his professionalism and dedication to serving the 
State of Florida. His respectful demeanor is apparent to all who have 
worked with him and I know that he has represented the Florida Senate 
well. While I recognize that Tim's colleagues will greatly miss his 
leadership and expertise, I have no doubt that he will excel in his 
future position at the Florida Department of Education.
  Madam Speaker, I am honored to pay tribute to Mr. Tim Hay, and I ask 
my fellow colleagues to join me in recognizing this outstanding 
individual.

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