June 26, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 108 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
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              IN RECOGNITION OF THE LIFE OF PAUL PIMENTEL

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                        HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2019

  Mr. KEATING. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the life 
of Paul Pimentel, a resident of Edgartown, Massachusetts who leaves a 
legacy of service to his community. Paul was born and raised in Quincy 
and later Braintree, setting himself apart early as a star athlete and 
student body president at Braintree High School before enrolling at 
Harvard University.
  After graduation, Paul fulfilled his childhood dream of enlisting as 
a Naval officer, serving two combat tours in Vietnam as Chief Engineer 
of the USS Berkeley. Upon leaving the service and taking time to 
reflect on his time in the service and his dreams for the country, he 
became an advocate for Vietnam Veterans Against the War. He went on to 
achieve notable success in public service, becoming the youngest 
Massachusetts Deputy Secretary of State in the history of the office.
  Looking for ways to assist as a private citizen, Paul would end up at 
the forefront of climate science in the 1970s. He developed Energistics 
in 1978 and Pequod Associates in 1980, breaking new ground to make 
conservation technology accessible before it was a worldwide priority. 
Many of the energy saving models he developed are now seen as industry 
standard. The independent cooperative Vineyard Power, his proudest 
professional achievement, was supported by a thorough community 
outreach campaign and would go on to provide over 800 megawatts of 
offshore wind power to the people of New England.
  Sadly, Paul passed away on February 5, 2019. His commitment to the 
common good will live on through a loving family and the myriad 
projects he shaped. Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the life of Paul 
Pimentel. I ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing his many 
years of dedication to his community and his country.

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