[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 66 (Thursday, May 21, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S5355]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING JOHN E. CORRIGAN

 Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise today to honor a man who has 
worked tirelessly throughout his career to create economic 
opportunities in the northeastern region of this country: John E. 
Corrigan. Known by his friends as Jack, Mr. Corrigan has served for 23 
years as Regional Director of the U.S. Commerce Department's Economic 
Development Administration. On Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in my home state 
of Connecticut, friends, family and admirers of this remarkable man 
will gather to celebrate his retirement after nearly three decades of 
service to his country as a public official. This celebration, 
sponsored by the Connecticut chapter of the Northeastern Economic 
Development Association, will be a fitting tribute to an outstanding 
public servant.
  Jack Corrigan makes things happen. Throughout his career with the 
EDA, he worked to make dreams a reality. His success is evident across 
the Northeast where he contributed to the creation of thousands of jobs 
and economic opportunities during his career. Indeed, Mr. Corrigan 
brought new meaning to the term economic development. He looked not 
only at specific applications, but enjoyed the foresight and vision to 
appreciate the domino effect which federal assistance could have on 
entire towns, cities, and regions.
  As Regional Director of the EDA, Jack Corrigan administered a multi-
million dollar grant program. These resources were allocated throughout 
the region under his watchful eye, always ensuring that the money would 
provide an economic stimulus for many individuals and businesses. 
Jack's gentle style, measured approach, and good judgement helped many 
people to turn their dreams into reality.
  In addition to his service as Regional Director, Jack spent three 
years as Director of the Office of Civil Rights for the EDA. In this 
position, he distinguished himself as an effective advocate for civil 
rights and received the silver medal of the Department of Commerce for 
his outstanding performance in this field.
  From 1982 to 1985, Mr. Corrigan took a temporary reprieve from his 
Regional Director post to serve as Deputy Assistant Secretary for 
Operations of the EDA. In this position, he was responsible for the 
agency's grant program and for coordinating the related activities of 
the agency's six regional offices.
  Jack Corrigan will be deeply missed at the Economic Development 
Administration and throughout the northeast. His legacy, however, will 
continue as his exemplary public service is remembered and revered for 
years to come. I applaud the lifetime achievements of a special man and 
wish him continued success in all of his future endeavors.

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