[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 7, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1228-E1229]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            RECOGNIZING JEROME D. SCHAD'S EXCEPTIONAL CAREER

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2022

  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Madam Speaker, today I am pleased to honor a 
man, Jerome ``Jerry'' Schad, and his lifetime of remarkable work. Jerry 
has been a pillar within the Western New York law community for nearly 
five decades and a personal friend of mine. Though Jerry's retirement 
is imminent, the work that he has done in private practice and public 
service will long outlive his career.
  A graduate of Geneva College, Duquesne University, and the University 
at Buffalo Law School, Jerry was admitted into the New York State Bar 
Association in 1972. As a partner at Hodgson Russ LLP, Jerry spent 
nearly thirty-four years in litigation for his firm. His work mainly 
focused on tort, commercial, and civil litigation regarding compliance 
with disability law. In his storied career, he litigated in the New 
York State Supreme Court and handled appeals to the Third and Fourth 
Appellate Divisions of the Supreme Court.
  After retiring from private practice in June of 2005, Jerry began his 
journey in public service. Beginning in 2012, as Majority Counsel to 
the Erie County Legislature, Jerry advised the Democratic majority on a 
wide variety of pressing legal issues. In 2013, Jerry began working as 
one of three Commissioners of the Erie County Water Authority. He would 
continue this work for three terms, and it would include taking the 
role of Chair in 2018.
  Meanwhile, Jerome Schad has been the steady force and bedrock of the 
Amherst Democratic Committee for the last decade. Today, Jerry is 
recognized for all the work he has done to advance its position and 
interests.
  With his newfound free time, I trust that Jerry will cherish more 
moments with his six children, twelve grandchildren, and his loving 
wife, Priscilla. Not to mention, it can be safely assumed that Jerry 
will more frequently be seen around Western New York's golf courses. As 
a long-tenured and vital leader of our community, he deserves this time 
to enjoy the things he loves most. On behalf of countless others, I 
would like to thank Jerry for all his efforts through an exceptional 
career.

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