[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 120 (Sunday, August 21, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: August 21, 1994]
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                        HONORING ROBERT ABRAHMS

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Sunday, August 21, 1994

  Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker and esteemed colleagues, I rise today to pay 
tribute and bring your attention to Robert Abrahms, former attorney 
general of New York State, who is being honored by the Anti-Defamation 
League with their William and Naomi Gorowitz Institute Service Award.
  Mr. Abrahms' record is well-known and admired. He served New York for 
15 years as attorney general, and over that time combated the many 
problems the State was faced with. He won major victories over 
organized crime, and played an integral part in strengthening criminal 
justice legislation in Albany. Mr. Abrahms was also a forceful consumer 
advocate, and fought vigorously throughout his time in office to 
preserve and protect the rights of all consumers.
  I salute Mr. Abrahms on receiving this distinguished honor. We in New 
York State miss his talents and leadership.

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