[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 109 (Tuesday, July 23, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H8109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    MOURNING THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE HAMILTON FISH OF NEW YORK

  (Mrs. KELLY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise this morning to mourn the passing of 
my friend and distinguished Member of this institution, the Honorable 
Hamilton Fish of New York. Ham epitomized the concept of public 
service. He represented the 19th Congressional District of New York for 
26 years. I had the pleasure of working with him for many years and 
came to know him for his dedication to truth and the dignity of public 
service. He was a true gentleman and my friend for 26 years. He left me 
large shoes to fill in the 19th Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, this institution is often judged by its problems as a 
whole or by the misdeeds of a few, but seldom by the virtues of its 
individual Members. Hamilton Fish carried out his work with dignity and 
respect and represented the very best of this institution. Our thoughts 
and prayers go to his wife MaryAnn and his family. We will miss you, 
Ham.

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