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“HONORING THE LIFE OF KATHLEEN O'DAY” mentioning the Federal Reserve System was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on pages E1589 on Dec. 5, 2016.
The Federal Reserve is the US's central bank, expanding many times during great financial uncertainty and panic. It has faced numerous criticisms since its creation in 1913, such as making the Great Depression worse and for lacking transparency and audits.
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HONORING THE LIFE OF KATHLEEN O'DAY
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HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN
of massachusetts
in the house of representatives
Monday, December 5, 2016
Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the extraordinary life of Kathleen O'Day.
Kathleen passed away on November 28, leaving three brothers, nieces, nephews, cousins and many dear friends. She resided in Arlington, Virginia, but was born and raised in my hometown of Worcester, Massachusetts. Her loved ones gathered in Worcester today to honor her life and pay tribute to a truly remarkable woman.
Kathleen had a distinguished legal career. After graduating from Assumption College and Boston College School of Law with honors, Kathleen began working in the legal division of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System in 1978. She served in the Board's legal division for decades and became a well-known expert in international banking and trade negotiations.
Those who knew her best will miss her warmth, wit, and generosity. Scott Alvarez, the Fed's General Counsel, remarked, ``Kathleen was a dedicated employee, serving nearly 40 years in the Board's Legal Division. She was a kind, brilliant, generous, witty, and wonderfully warm friend to all of us, and we will all miss her tremendously.''
Mr. Speaker, Kathleen touched the lives of so many around her, and had a profound impact on all of us through her work with the Federal Reserve.
I deeply admire Kathleen's life-long commitment to public service, and extend my deepest sympathies to the family and friends she leaves behind. We will all miss her.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me today in honoring Kathleen O'Day, and recognizing the important contributions she has made to our country.
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