[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 20 (Tuesday, January 31, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S166]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BRAD GIOIA

 Mr. HAGERTY. Mr. President, I rise today on behalf of Senator 
Blackburn and myself to honor the legacy and impact of Brad Gioia's 29 
years of service as the head of school for Montgomery Bell Academy.
  Since Brad was called to serve the MBA community nearly three decades 
ago, he has grown the preparatory school into a world-renowned 
institution. MBA's mission is to ``provide each student with the tools 
to reach his maximum potential as a gentleman, a scholar, and an 
athlete.'' Brad Gioia has dedicated himself to fulfilling this mission. 
Senator Blackburn and I are honored to recognize his great service.
  During the past 29 years, Brad has grown MBA's student population by 
two-thirds, increased the school's budget by 1,100 percent, and 
quadrupled the school's endowment. Most impressively, he has developed 
the comprehensive Wilson Grant program, which has sent hundreds of 
students to study and serve others all over the world.
  Throughout his tenure, Brad has been a constant figure of support, 
dedication, and commitment to the students of MBA. He created a culture 
of support where all boys are celebrated when they excel, whether it is 
in academics, athletics, music, art, debate, mock trial, service, or 
theater. The strong sense of community that Brad Gioia built at MBA 
will reverberate for decades to come, and our community is forever 
grateful for his selfless service to the thousands of young MBA men 
over the years.
  His dedication to the MBA community and the greater Nashville 
community will be missed, and his legacy will not be forgotten. On 
behalf of Senator Blackburn and the entire Nashville community, I thank 
you for your tireless years of service as the head of school for 
Montgomery Bell Academy. We wish you, Minna, Christopher, and Gabby all 
the best as you enter the next chapter of your life.

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