Sherrod Brown: “I rise today to recognize the people in my office who are on the frontlines of our work serving the public: my casework…”

“I rise today to recognize the people in my office who are on the frontlines of our work serving the public: my casework team. Our casework team is the best in the country. They have spent every day working to solve Ohioans' problems and make their lives a little bit easier. There was never an issue too complex, no case too daunting, no lengths we wouldn't go to serve an Ohioan in need. Whether it was ensuring that a Social Security check came through on time, getting veterans the benefits and care they earned from their service, helping farmers and small businesses access Federal assistance programs, facilitating passports and visas, or working to connect constituents with a Federal Agency, this team is essential to our work for Ohio. I am proud of the fact that in the 18 years I have been in the Senate, our casework team has assisted nearly 150,000 Ohioans with a Federal issue. John Patterson has led our outstanding casework team throughout this term and has served in our office for all 18 years. Fresh off my Senate campaign in 2006, John joined my Cleveland office as a staff assistant. After just 2 years, he moved into a caseworker and scheduling role. Throughout his decade of service as a constituent advocate, John's deep commitment to the people of Ohio was clear, and at the beginning of this last term, John began leading casework team as our constituent services manager.…”