[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 105 (Wednesday, July 23, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1483]
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             IN RECOGNITION OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN HAM FISH

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                           HON. SUE W. KELLY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 23, 1997

  Mrs. KELLY. Mr. Speaker, today marks the first anniversary of the 
death of New York's Congressman Hamilton Fish. For many years, Ham Fish 
represented the people of New York's Hudson Valley with dedication and 
integrity. It is now my honor and privilege to represent that 
congressional district here in the House.
  Ham was one of the giants of this great legislative body. His was a 
voice of reason through tumultuous times in our Nation and at all times 
on the people's House; he served us with integrity and honor. In his 
long and distinguished service on the House Judiciary Committee, Ham 
Fish's name was synonymous with justice and fair play for all 
Americans. While carefully looking after the needs of the people of the 
Hudson Valley, who repeatedly returned him to Congress, Ham Fish gained 
national recognition for his principled positions and his determination 
to protect the integrity of our Republican institutions.
  Mr. Speaker, Ham Fish embodied all that is good and great about this 
House. Today, on the anniversary of his death, I ask that we honor his 
memory by living up to the high principles and unquestioned integrity 
which are the legacy of his service to us and to the American people.

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