[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 85 (Tuesday, June 11, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S6077]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO PAUL F. EATON, SR.

  Mr. MOYNIHAN. Madam President, if I may ask the Senate's indulgence. 
On the 16th of this month, my friend and sometime counselor, Paul F. 
Eaton, Sr., of Walton, NY, will celebrate his 87th birthday. This is, 
of course, a happy occasion for Paul, his family and many friends, in 
our upstate Delaware County.
  Both Paul Eaton and I came to reside in the foothills of the 
Catskills as adults. Paul came to practice law in the early 1930's. And 
Liz and I bought our farm in the early 1960's. And we have all stayed. 
The beauty of the place and the welcoming nature of its people have 
kept us there.
  Paul made Walton his home; he was elected village police justice and 
later mayor; served in the Office of Price Administration during World 
War II; has spent over a half century as trustee of St. John the 
Baptist Church; married Frances Kellogg, raised a family; remained a 
loyal Democrat; played golf; and practiced law.
  And if I may say, Madam President, he has practiced law, and 
continues to practice law, in a manner that brings nothing but honor to 
that profession. Paul Eaton is a general practitioner. He draws wills, 
handles real estate closings, tries cases, and counsels his clients. 
His reputation as a skillful lawyer is matched only by his reputation 
for honesty and integrity. He is still at it. For while we will 
celebrate his birthday on the 16th, he will be in his law office on the 
17th. This is as it should be. We wish him well. Happy birthday Paul. 
Madam. President, I yield the floor.

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