HONORING THE 50TH SERVICE ANNIVERSARY OF RICHARD M. ASHTON

On 2026-07-14, Representative Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA-8) delivered a floor speech titled "HONORING THE 50TH SERVICE ANNIVERSARY OF RICHARD M. ASHTON" in the House.

HONORING THE 50TH SERVICE ANNIVERSARY OF RICHARD M. ASHTON

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 114 (Tuesday, July 14, 2026) [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 ______ 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. ____________________