[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 83 (Tuesday, May 14, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E491]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING TROY CLARKSON

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 14, 2024

  Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Troy Clarkson as 
he receives the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce 2024 Outstanding Citizen 
of the Year Award.
  Raised in Falmouth, Massachusetts, Clarkson has always had a strong 
commitment to supporting and bettering the lives of his fellow Falmouth 
residents. After graduating from Falmouth High School in 1986, Clarkson 
attended Boston College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts in 
political science. Clarkson then returned to Falmouth, and at the age 
of 24, was the youngest person to be voted to the Town of Falmouth 
Select Board.
  Clarkson served on the Select Board for 12 years before later taking 
on the role of Town Manager for the Town of Bridgewater followed by the 
Town of Hanover. With extensive experience working in municipal 
government and a master's degree in public administration from 
Bridgewater State University, Clarkson was named the City of Brockton's 
Chief Financial Officer in 2019, a role that he continues to work in 
today.
  Throughout his career, Clarkson has always remained involved in his 
hometown and the local Cape Cod community. Clarkson serves on the 
Falmouth Housing Trust Board and is the President of Carousel of Light, 
Inc. as well as the founder and President of the Sober Living 
Foundation. Clarkson has also worked with several local organizations 
over the years, including the Falmouth Commodores, Falmouth Education 
Foundation, Falmouth Road Race, Falmouth Village Association, Rotary 
Club of Falmouth, and Falmouth Community Television. Additionally, 
Clarkson writes a column for the Falmouth Enterprise on the local 
issues impacting the community and promotes collaboration and 
understanding through his writing.
  On May 14, 2024, the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce will hold its 110th 
Annual Meeting and Award Dinner, where Clarkson will be honored as the 
2024 Outstanding Citizen of the Year. When it came time for the chamber 
to decide who to name the Outstanding Citizen of the Year, the vote for 
Clarkson was unanimous. Clarkson's lifetime of advocacy and dedication 
to the Falmouth community serves as an example to all.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Troy Clarkson, and I ask that my 
colleagues join me in thanking him for his continuous and unwavering 
commitment to the Town of Falmouth over the years.

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