[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 158 (Thursday, September 29, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               RECOGNIZING THE CAREER OF MAUREEN BELLODY

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                           HON. JOE COURTNEY

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 29, 2022

  Mr. COURTNEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the continued 
career of Maureen Bellody, a lifelong Connecticut resident, recently-
turned-Eastern-Connecticut native, who has quietly but effectively used 
her talents and empathy for people in the practice of law to make a 
positive difference in her community. Maureen will recognize her career 
accomplishments as a paralegal working for Mader, Roberson & DeFelice 
on October 3, 2022, following more than 37 remarkable years with the 
firm.
  Born in East Hartford in 1959, Maureen remained a member of her 
hometown community for most of her life. Even prior to starting and 
raising a family of her own in East Hartford, she attended Goodwin 
University--then Goodwin College--earning her business certification in 
1985. I had the first privilege of meeting Maureen in that same year, 
when she joined the team at the law firm of what was then Flaherty, 
Marder, Kallet, Meisler, and Courtney. I saw firsthand what a quick 
study she was even at a young age, to navigate the complexities of the 
law and the endless variety of clients that populate a small-town 
general law practice. Her poise with clients, sometimes in very 
emotional circumstances was remarkable.
  Maureen has remained with the firm even though its principals have 
changed, including myself. Her expertise, loyalty and efficient work 
ethic have helped keep the firm on track and well organized throughout 
her tenure. This week the firm, her family and many friends and clients 
are celebrating her service--a very well-deserved honor.
  Outside of her time dedicated to the firm, Maureen has also been 
moved by a commitment to and strong bond with her family. This has been 
a guiding force throughout her life, even before her time working in 
the legal field, since bearing and raising her daughter, Jessica, in 
East Hartford.
  In 2011, she moved to Ellington of the Second District of 
Connecticut, where she remains close with her daughter, son-in-law, 
Joseph, and two grandchildren, Landon and Mia.
  As we appreciate her dedication to serving families throughout 
Tolland and Hartford County, we also wish that she may continue to 
impact our region through her work with the firm Marder, Roberson & 
DeFelice. To that end, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
recognizing the career of Maureen Bellody, wishing her the upmost, 
continued success in her career.

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