[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 35 (Friday, February 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E427]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO McCARTER & ENGLISH

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                          HON. DONALD M. PAYNE

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 23, 1995
  Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, today I have the honor of 
acknowledging the law firm of McCarter & English during its 
sesquicentennial celebration. Originally founded in 1845, and 
headquartered in my congressional district in the city of Newark since 
1865, McCarter & English has the unique distinction as the State of New 
Jersey's oldest and largest law firm. McCarter & English has a 
distinguished past that is synonymous with the legal and business 
activities of the State. A majority of the attorneys with the firm have 
played a role in the civic life of the State or have been appointed to 
State and Federal benches.
  McCarter & English has had several famous clients including Annie 
Oakley and the great inventor, Thomas A. Edison. I am pleased that I 
was able, with the help of my colleagues, to secure an appropriation 
from Congress to preserve the endangered Thomas Edison Historic Site in 
West Orange, NJ, which houses important papers and artifacts.
  McCarter & English has always supported charitable, educational, 
cultural, and civic organizations including area hospitals, 
universities, and theaters. Many of the firm's partners have taught at 
area law schools and provided pro-bono services for many of my 
constituents.
  In closing, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating McCarter 
& English on its 150th anniversary. The firm has never wavered in its 
commitment to the city of Newark, despite the difficult challenges the 
city has experienced in the last 25 years. McCarter & English has 
played an important role in the revitalization of downtown Newark. The 
firm has made donations to the new arts center in Newark as well as 
several other projects. I wish McCarter & English continued success and 
prosperity for another 150 years to come.


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