[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 84 (Thursday, May 18, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1737]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                        Tribute to Paul Casasco

  Mr. President, now I wish to thank and honor a longtime employee of 
the Senate Recording Studio who is retiring today after nearly four 
decades, Paul Casasco.
  Paul, for all we know, this is your last day, but you are very 
diligent. You may be recording this right now. If you are, hi, Paul. We 
love you.
  Paul is the senior audio operator for the Senate Chamber. His tenure 
dates back to the first days when the Senate proceedings were 
televised, back in 1986. Paul witnessed the history and literally made 
history happen by using video to expand public access to the Senate in 
ways we had never seen before.
  From helping install the cameras here in this Chamber to operating 
nearly every piece of production equipment, to broadcasting everything 
from floor activity to committee hearings, Paul has played an essential 
role in broadcasting the work of the Senate to the public. In a very 
real way, Paul's work has given the American people a front-row seat to 
the Senate, allowing them to hear every word, every speech, every 
debate.
  So, on behalf of the U.S. Senate, we thank Paul for his many years of 
service to this Chamber and congratulate him on a well-earned 
retirement, and wish him and his family the very best.