[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 175 (Monday, November 14, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S6647]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO WADE WHITE

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, after three terms as Lyon County judge-
executive, my good friend Wade White is stepping down from his position 
and has been nominated to serve on the Tennessee Valley Authority Board 
of Directors. His proven leadership in local government has caught the 
eye of Federal leaders, but I know his focus remains on Kentucky and 
helping his community access the inexpensive, reliable power TVA 
promises to provide to a wide swath of our Commonwealth. Today, I ask 
my colleagues to join me in honoring Wade for his public service and 
wishing him the best in the next step in his career.
  Wade's heart has always been in serving his neighbors and home State. 
Even before his community elected him to serve as their top county 
official, he made a mark on Kentucky as a youth minister and insurance 
adjuster--in both roles, helping people as they went through tough 
times. Twelve years ago, he threw his hat in the ring and successfully 
pursued election as county judge-executive. He has lent his top-tier 
leadership and expertise to Lyon County ever since.
  During his tenure, Wade's focus has been set squarely on some of the 
long-term challenges facing Lyon County. As one of the two Kentucky 
counties encompassing Land Between the Lakes, Lyon County and its 
leaders play an important role in advocating for prudent Federal land 
management policies. Wade and I have worked together closely to ensure 
Land Between the Lakes continues to offer economic and recreational 
opportunities for generations of Kentuckians to come.
  Wade has also prioritized two pressing issues facing waterways in his 
region of Kentucky: improving Barkley Dam and addressing the ongoing 
Asian carp infestation. His work on these issues served as strong 
preparation for his nomination to the TVA Board, which plays a key role 
in managing Kentucky's waterways. The board also lacks representation 
from our State, despite serving 215,000 Kentucky households; Wade's 
unique perspective promises to bring balance to the organization and 
its priorities.
  Though Wade is taking a step back from elected office, his career in 
public service is far from over. He will continue to steward Kentucky's 
development, just as he did during--and even before--his tenure as Lyon 
County judge-executive. On behalf of my Senate colleagues, I thank Wade 
for his hard work on behalf of Kentucky and look forward to his future 
service to our Nation.

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