[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E681]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





       HONORING THE 50TH SERVICE ANNIVERSARY OF RICHARD M. ASHTON

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                       HON. DONALD S. BEYER, JR.

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 14, 2026

  Mr. BEYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the 50th 
anniversary of public service for a longtime constituent of Northern 
Virginia, Richard M. Ashton. Richard is an outstanding career 
professional whose tireless dedication to public service has made a 
lasting impact on our Nation. He has achieved this milestone after 
years on the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.
  Rich has served the American people with distinction, integrity, and 
expertise. After receiving his bachelor's and law degrees from Catholic 
University, Richard entered the honors program in banking law at the 
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, where he completed two years of 
service. He began serving in the Board's legal division in July 1976, 
with responsibilities in litigation, legislation, and legal services. 
Since 2005, Richard has served as one of the Board's Deputy General 
Counsels, supervising the legal division's litigation and enforcement 
functions.
  Serving under eight Federal Reserve chairmen and six general 
counsels, Richard has been invaluable to the Fed's achievement of its 
mission as a result of his deep institutional knowledge, unflagging 
work ethic, and mentorship of generations of banking lawyers. Rich has 
served the Federal Reserve and the American people with great 
distinction.
  I therefore ask my colleagues to join me today in congratulating 
Richard Ashton on 50 years of dedicated service to the U.S. central 
bank and recognizing the significant contributions he has made to our 
country.

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