[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 45 (Thursday, March 28, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E488-E489]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO LOUIS PATAKI

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 28, 1996

  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, the Hudson Valley and the people of my 
congressional district sustained a tremendous loss this week when Louis 
Pataki, father of New York Governor George Pataki, passed away.
  A life-long resident of the Hudson Valley, Mr. Pataki was born in 
Peekskill, NY, into a family of Hungarian immigrants. It was in

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Peekskill that he raised his own family and continued to operate the 
family farm for many years. Mr. Pataki was a beloved father and 
grandfather whose devoted care shaped the lives of his children and 
grandchildren.
  Louis Pataki was also devoted to his community and to his country. He 
worked as a mailman and retired as assistant postmaster in Peekskill 
after 30 years of service. For more than 50 years, he also served as a 
volunteer fireman who protected the lives and property of his 
neighbors.
  Speaking on behalf of the Pataki family, the Governor said ``* * * no 
one cared more or did more for his family and community than our 
father. We owe everything to him, and we will miss him enormously.'' 
What better tribute to family values has any of us ever heard?
  Mr. Speaker, we have sustained a great loss and we reach out to the 
Pataki family in their grief. But even so, the spirit and integrity of 
Louis Pataki continues on in his wonderful family, and in the memory of 
his many friends whose own lives were enriched by him.

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