[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 57 (Friday, May 8, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S4561]
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                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                        TRIBUTE TO MARILYN COHEN

 Mr. LIEBERMAN. Mr. President, I rise today to pay a well-
deserved tribute to my dear friend Marilyn Cohen on her retirement 
after thirteen years as the Chairman of the Democratic Town Committee 
of West Hartford, Connecticut. On May 28, 1998, Marilyn will be the 
honored guest at the annual Harry Kleinman dinner, where Democrats from 
West Hartford and throughout Connecticut will have the opportunity to 
show their appreciation for a job well done.
  Marilyn has always been a hands-on Chairman; a tireless and dedicated 
leader who earned the respect and admiration of her entire community. 
By any measure Marilyn Cohen has been the most successful Town Chairman 
in the history of West Hartford. During her tenure, Democrats have 
enjoyed an unmatched period of success and the high degree of 
satisfaction of citizens with the town's administrative services serves 
as the best testament to Marilyn's skill as a political leader.
  Many of those individuals counseled and supported by Marilyn have 
found success both in and beyond West Hartford, and I am proud to be a 
member of that group. Marilyn served as Political Director during my 
first campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1988. I know for a fact that 
without her unwavering support and finely-tuned political acumen, I 
would not be a member of this esteemed Chamber today.
  Marilyn may be retiring from her position on the Town Committee, but 
she will never retire from this lifestyle that she loves so much. 
Currently, she is serving as Political Coordinator for Barbara 
Kennelly, the Democratic candidate for Governor of the State of 
Connecticut, and will no doubt provide the same high level of direction 
and support that has been her hallmark for so many years. I am proud to 
stand before my colleagues today to thank Marilyn for all that she has 
done and wish her continued success in the coming years.

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