[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 11, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E84-E85]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             CONGRATULATIONS TO THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, January 11, 1995
  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, it is a great pleasure for me to commend the 
League of Women Voters for their recently celebrated 75th anniversary, 
which we recognized in Syracuse last month with a ceremony and exhibit 
at our beloved Erie Canal Museum.
  The league has steadfastly dedicated itself to informing voters about 
the choices they have and the process they are most certainly a part 
of.
  It is fitting that our celebration in Syracuse was held at the Canal 
Museum, inside a symbol of our regional--and in fact our national--
history and our local heritage. Decisions by elected government are by 
their nature best made after consultation with an informed citizenry. 
Just as the Erie Canal was the work of governmental leaders enlightened 
by a populace requiring economic salvation, so too is democracy 
exercised best when groups such as the League of Women Voters have done 
their work.
  My personal experience with the Syracuse Metro League has been 
positive. I believe I have benefited by their efforts. They have 
[[Page E85]] sponsored debates in which I have taken part. They have 
provided forums for discussion, most recently on health care. And more 
generally, but perhaps most important, they have been willing partners 
in the push to keep people interested and involved in the 
responsibilities of democracy.
  I want to encourage the league, and to cooperate. I would ask my 
colleagues to join me in congratulating the League of Women Voters for 
their hard work and in wishing them well for many years to come.


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