After graduating Boston College High School, Patrick attended Massachusetts Maritime Academy. During his four years, Patrick learned more than seamanship; he embraced the tenets of the Navy Strategic Sealift Midshipman Program which prioritize teamwork and the understanding that no single man or woman is more important than any unit. Upon graduation, he was commissioned as an Ensign in The United States Naval Reserves.
Flood insurance may seem like an arcane topic but it will have major financial consequences for many coastal homeowners. When FEMA rewrote flood maps based on an inaccurate formula, Rep. Cantwell stood up and fought for our district. Because of his efforts, homeowners avoided unfair flood insurance hikes that would have cost them thousands, or even tens of thousands, every year. Patrick understands flood insurance issues because he lives in a flood zone. He will be ready to continue Rep. Cantwell’s leadership on the issue from his first day in office.