[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 18 (Friday, February 9, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E191]
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    CHRIS J. WITTING RECOGNIZED AS CIVIC LEADER IN CENTRAL NEW YORK

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, February 9, 1996

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a true civic 
leader, a man who has not only led the way for manufacturing interests 
in central New York but has touched the lives of thousands of his 
fellow citizens with his philanthropy, his counsel, and his 
encouragement.
  Chris J. Witting, a former industrialist who headed Syracuse's 
Crouse-Hinds Corp. in its heyday, has been a personal inspiration to me 
and to many others in public life. An astute businessman, Chris Witting 
has been a model of success--even in what I call relative retirement.
  His belief in the power of individuals and their positive-thinking 
has spurred many of us to boldly persevere in the formation of public 
policy that is in keeping with our values.
  Chris Witting is loved and respected throughout central New York. I 
will honor him at a public event February 19 in our hometown of 
Syracuse, NY. I look forward to presenting him with a copy of this 
memorial, a small token of my personal gratitude for the great impetus 
he has given to progress in central New York.
  I would ask my colleagues today to join me in saluting an American 
who has lived up to the expectations of the Founding Fathers when they 
called for strength of spirit and determination in all things in order 
to build a great Nation.
  I offer thanks and congratulations to Chris Witting for his lifetime 
of dedication to our quality of life and our outstanding community.

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