[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 79 (Monday, May 12, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2860-S2861]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DANNY CARROLL

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I want to take a moment today to 
recognize a friend and leader from western Kentucky, State Senator 
Danny Carroll, who continues to represent his home district, Kentucky's 
second District, so well since elected in 2014. Earlier this year, 
Senator Carroll announced his retirement as president and CEO of 
Easterseals West Kentucky, where he led an organization dedicated to 
providing services for children with disabilities and special needs for 
the past 15 years. As Danny prepares to step down as president, I would 
like to honor his years of service and dedication to this important 
organization.
  Danny began his path of public service in the Paducah Police 
Department. The Paducah community is very grateful for his 24 years of 
public protection, eventually working his way up to assistant chief. He 
retired from law enforcement in 2012 and was soon after recruited to 
become the president and CEO of Easterseals West Kentucky. A couple 
years later, Danny was elected to the State senate, but his devotion to 
the Easterseals West Kentucky never faltered.
  Over the past 15 years, Easterseals West Kentucky was transformed 
into a reliable resource for children with disabilities and their 
families. Danny played a pivotal role in the nonprofit's success, 
leading it through many milestones. In 2013, Danny and his team opened 
the Lily Pad, a facility providing pediatric care for those most in 
need throughout the region. In 2023, they opened the Lori Center, which 
assists children with autism. These essential resources will continue 
to serve the children and families of west Kentucky long after Danny's 
retirement.
  Under Danny's leadership, the nonprofit underwent drastic 
improvements to existing services helping lead to an increase in the 
number of Kentuckians served. I am proud to say that because of Senator 
Carroll's hard work, he is leaving Easterseals West Kentucky equipped 
and ready to continue all their incredible services.
  Along with his impeccable service to Kentucky, Danny remains an 
active member of his community along with his loving wife Teressa and 
two children.
  While Easterseals West Kentucky will miss his constant devotion and 
positive attitude, his retirement is well-earned. I know Danny will 
continue serving the Commonwealth as a Kentucky State Senator, and I 
ask my Senate colleagues to please join me in recognizing his years of 
service leading Easterseals West Kentucky.

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