[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2175]
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                         Tribute to David Hauck

  Madam President, now one final matter, the institution of the U.S. 
Congress relies on a whole army of diligent and dedicated people who 
work tirelessly behind the scenes.
  Today, it is my pleasure to turn the spotlight on one such public 
servant who is retiring after a sterling career. David Hauck's time on 
Capitol Hill started here on the Senate side more than 30 years ago. He 
served as an elevator operator while he finished graduate school.
  Dave thrived and impressed everybody. Before long, he was named the 
founding director of the Office of Congressional Accessibility 
Services. This is a small team whose work often goes unheralded, but 
goes right to the heart of our duties to the American people.
  The OCAS ensures the Capitol Complex is an accessible, welcoming 
place for everyone, including Americans with different abilities or 
disabilities.
  Obviously, there is a physical component to this. Dave has worked 
with the architects to honor our historic buildings, while at the same 
time making them accessible--ramps, elevators, wheelchair options, the 
new lift here on the Senate floor.
  Dave has tackled everything from big infrastructure questions to the 
smallest details. Before any big event like a joint address or 
inauguration or just on a normal workday, you could run into Dave 
walking rounds across the entire campus searching for obstacles that 
less keen eyes might have missed.
  But physical accessibility is just one part of what Dave and his team 
do. The OCAS also provides crucial services to supply American Sign 
Language interpreters for our meetings. They translate letters into 
Braille. They will consult with offices to ensure an intern or staffer 
has the tools they need.
  It is a vital team. And for decades, their quarterback has been 
famous for his cheerfulness and humor, his dedication, and the thousand 
ways he has gone above and beyond the call of duty. Dave has spent 
decades in the business of unlocking opportunities--the opportunity to 
visit here, to meet with your Senator or your Congressman, take a job 
here. His excellence and dedication have unlocked door after door after 
door.
  Dave, the Senate congratulates you on your well-earned retirement. 
Thank you for your devoted work to keep our government by the people 
and for the people.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The senior Senator from Ohio.

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