[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 65 (Friday, April 7, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM C. O'MALLEY

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                        HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, April 6, 1995
  Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to William C. 
O'Malley, the district attorney of Plymouth County and a man I am proud 
to say was my friend. Bill O'Malley passed away suddenly on April 3, 
but I can assure you that he will not soon be forgotten.
  Bill O'Malley served as Plymouth County District Attorney for nearly 
17 years and was one of the finest trial attorneys in the country. Over 
the course of his public career, Bill earned a reputation as a tough 
prosecutor with an uncompromising commitment to public safety. He is 
credited with modernizing the Plymouth County District Attorney's 
office and his technological innovations have served as a model to 
other offices across the country.
  Bill's commitment to justice and sense of fairness made him a natural 
leader. In the summer of 1993, he was called upon to serve as president 
of the 8,000-member National District Attorneys Association. In this 
capacity, he worked very closely with President Clinton, Attorney 
General Janet Reno and FBI Director Louis Freeh on several important 
anticrime initiatives. He played an important role in drafting the 
Violent Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 and later worked on a 
measure to modernize the laws pertaining to wiretap procedures.
  Bill O'Malley was driven by an overriding compassion for people. This 
compassion made him a staunch advocate for victim's rights, especially 
women and children. His contributions to the community did not stop in 
the courtroom. A frequent speaker at local schools, he was a strong 
supporter of crime prevention programs. Bill also served as a mentor 
for many young attorneys, readily sharing his wisdom and commitment to 
public service.
  I know Bill O'Malley was devoted most of all to his family--his wife 
Amy, and his twin sons, Ryan and William. Of his many achievements, his 
love and commitment to them is his most important and lasting 
contribution.


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