[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO ALAN G. HEVESI

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                          HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the stalwart efforts of 
Alan Hevesi, who, as New York City's 41st comptroller has fought to 
ensure financial integrity in the budgetary process. A veteran of the 
State Assembly, Alan has been involved in the negotiation and passage 
of 18 balanced budgets.
  Alan Hevesi has been a champion of affordable health care, education 
reform, and the rights of people with disabilities. His efforts were 
instrumental in passing legislation that cracked down on Medicaid fraud 
and nursing home abuses.
  Under Alan Hevesi's administration, the number of audits conducted by 
the comptroller's office has doubled, generating $42 million in direct 
cash savings for the city of New York. Other efforts he has directed 
resulted in the elimination of individuals from welfare and their 
placement in meaningful jobs. Additionally, pension funds for which the 
comptroller is a trustee and advisor, are ranked in the top quartile 
for performance and the bottom quartile for costs.
  The stellar performances of this exceptional individual are 
attributable to his vast energy, commitment, professional and academic 
training. He received his undergraduate academic training from Queens 
College, and his Ph.D in public law and government from Columbia 
University.
  Alan Hevesi and his wife Carol have three children, Laura, Daniel, 
and Andrew. I am pleased to recognize his vast contributions and to 
introduce him to my House colleagues.

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