[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1182]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




ONONDAGA COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF SOCIAL SERVICES, ROBERT STONE, RETIRING 
                    AFTER 24 YEARS OF PUBLIC SERVICE

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 11, 1997

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, today I ask my colleagues to join me in 
commending the Onondaga County Commissioner of Social Services, Robert 
Stone, for 24 years of dedicated public service as he begins his 
retirement this month.
  Bob Stone is truly a leader in our community. His professionalism, 
integrity, and leadership throughout his tenure are a testament to his 
character and high standard in public service.
  The commissioner worked tirelessly to revitalize our social service 
system by opening lines of communication within the department, 
securing grants, and working with State legislators to produce 
responsible social service law. The result has been a productive, 
sensitive, and often innovative department.
  Central New York owes a debt of gratitude to Commissioner Stone for 
his exemplary public service record and his caring approach to helping 
the truly needy. He joins a very distinguished group of former 
commissioners of social services, such as John Lascaris and William 
Walsh.
  It is with great admiration and respect that I wish Commissioner 
Robert Stone the best as he retires from public service and thank him. 
He leaves our community better for his presence.

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