[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 18 (Friday, January 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E70]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 IN RECOGNITION OF MONICA LYDEN MULLIN

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 28, 2022

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Monica 
Lyden Mullin, a selfless, committed public servant who has dedicated 
over forty years to service to the people of Massachusetts.
  Born in East Weymouth, Massachusetts, Monica and her seven siblings 
are the children of a labor leader and longtime member of MassPort's 
Board of Directors. Early on, she realized that she had an affinity for 
public service and a commitment to helping others. Her start in 
government came in 1979 when she worked for then-Governor Edward J. 
King in the Appointments Office. Working directly with members of the 
House and Senate, she quickly developed the skills and relationships 
that would support her work throughout her career. What set Monica 
apart was the fact that she cared more about people than politics. For 
Monica, it didn't matter what the person's party affiliation was. It 
only mattered that they needed help and Monica could do something to 
make their situation a little better.
  After four years at the State House and three years at Mass Housing, 
Monica decided to put her career on hold to raise Sean, William, and 
Brendan, the three boys she had with her husband, Sean. However, the 
call to public service was inexorable, and she joined State Senator 
Therese Murray's district staff working directly on constituent 
matters. Monica engrossed herself in district issues and never lost 
sight of the true aim of government--to help the constituents we serve. 
Whether it was base realignment efforts in 2005 that impacted Joint 
Base Cape Cod or planning for the Plymouth 400 commemoration. Monica 
honorably represented the Senator and the residents of the Plymouth and 
Barnstable District.
  Her invaluable work was recognized throughout state government. When 
Senate President Murray, a Democrat, stepped down from her seat, the 
Republican who succeeded her asked Monica to continue as his District 
Director. Monica once again saw people, not politics, as the foundation 
of her work. She gladly stayed on and has continued to serve the people 
of the Plymouth and Barnstable District under Senator Viriato deMacedo 
and his successor, Senator Susan Moran. More recently, families, 
neighbors, and businesses faced upheaval as COVID-19 swept the globe. 
Monica's decades-long experience and deep understanding of government 
made an immeasurable difference for scores of constituents. She has 
always taken great satisfaction in helping and advocating for people, 
especially during the COVID crisis.
  Monica's illustrious career in public service is deserving of 
recognition and her dedication, selflessness, and commitment to the 
people of Massachusetts is worthy of distinction. Madam Speaker, I ask 
that my colleagues join me in congratulating Monica Mullin on her 
retirement and recognizing her for her outstanding service to the 
Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

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