[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 19 (Tuesday, March 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E276]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      TRIBUTE TO NEW YORK STATE SENATOR NORMAN J. LEVY (1931-1998)

                                 ______
                                 

                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 3, 1998

  Mr. KING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of New York's 
greatest statesmen, Senator Norman Levy. Norm Levy passed away last 
month, after a long illness. He will be missed.
  Norm Levy was one of the giants of the New York State Legislature. He 
was a dominate presence in the Senate and was admired and respected by 
members of both parties. As Chairman of the Transportation Committee, 
he was instrumental in directing policy on issues affecting the lives 
of all New Yorkers.
  Norm Levy was also a strong voice for Long Island in Albany. He was 
unmatched in seeing to it that our region's concerns were addressed by 
the state government.
  Norm Levy's absence leaves a great void in Long Island politics. He 
was an outstanding legislator, a sharp-minded and insightful 
politician, and unlike many people in our business, a truly nice guy. I 
was always proud to call him my friend.
  The people of Long Island and all of New York State will be poorer 
for his loss.

                          ____________________