[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 2]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 1897]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      COMMENDING BOB ANDRADE FOR SERVICE AT PAWTUCKET CREDIT UNION

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 27, 2013

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased today to recognize Robert P. 
Andrade, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the 
Pawtucket Credit Union in my home state of Rhode Island. Bob has had a 
long and distinguished career in public service, and I want to thank 
him for his continuing commitment to causes that have helped the people 
of Rhode Island build wealth and economic stability.
  Mr. Andrade first distinguished himself as a legislative advocate for 
the credit unions of Rhode Island working diligently to ensure that the 
members of credit unions receive outstanding financial service. He has 
served in many capacities at the Credit Union Association of Rhode 
Island including Board Chairman, Governmental Affairs Committee 
Chairman, Bylaw and Resolutions Committee Chairman, and Marketing 
Committee Chairman. Through his efforts to provide service to credit 
unions with unique and forward looking programs, he has earned national 
recognition.
  Through this leadership, Rhode Island credit unions joined a 
groundbreaking cooperative with their colleagues in New England that 
allows pooling of resources while maintaining autonomy. During his 
tenure, the Credit Union Association of Rhode Island has also provided 
almost $600,000 to support the Special Olympics of Rhode Island as a 
distinguished corporate sponsor. Mr. Andrade has been and continues to 
be committed to the conviction that the credit union community must 
invest in the future by staying engaged at every level of the 
legislative process to ensure a dynamic operating environment with 
flexibility for change and modernization.
  Mr. Speaker, throughout his career, Mr. Andrade has eloquently voiced 
his belief that credit unions make it possible for all Americans to 
lead better, happier and more productive lives. Today, I salute his 
advocacy work and his charitable efforts, and I wish him continued 
success in his future endeavors.

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