[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 15 (Monday, February 5, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E152-E153]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO DAVID R. ELLEMAN

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 1, 1996

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute today to an outstanding 
elected official and public servant from Onondaga County in my home 
district. David Elleman served the people of the Greater Syracuse area 
and the entire County of Onondaga as its comptroller since 1967.
  He has played an important role in keeping Onondaga County at the 
highest level of financial stability, with an excellent credit rating, 
through challenging economic times.
  Recently retired, he is a respected and warmly regarded man of 
integrity; a civic leader with an enviable career.
  Since serving as his senior high school class president in Syracuse, 
Dave Elleman has been a leader of his community and his Nation. A 
retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force, he is a decorated 
veteran of combat in Berlin and Korea. Returning home, he has served on 
numerous foundations and boards including Blue Shield Central Board, 
New York Regional Planning Board, and the Syracuse/Onondaga County 
Planning Board.
  Dave Elleman founded the New York State Government Finance Officers 
Association and he has served as New York Stake representative of the 
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and 
Canada.
  His family, and his community, are very proud of him. I would ask my 
colleagues to join me in wishing David Rundel Elleman and 

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his wife, Ruth Calale Elleman, all the best as they enjoy the time they 
have earned.
  On a personal note, I want to say I look forward to seeing the 
Ellemans very soon and often in years to come.

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