[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 130 (Friday, September 25, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1809]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING JUDGE PHILIP PASTORE ON HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 25, 1998

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, today marks the one hundredth anniversary 
of the birth of the Honorable Philip Pastore, a life-long New Haven 
resident who has served both the City of New Haven and the State of 
Connecticut with distinction throughout his law career.
  Judge Pastore has dedicated his life to making our justice system 
work. In both his personal and professional life, he has earned a 
reputation for his fairness, integrity, and commitment to upholding and 
respecting the law. These qualities are demonstrated in the many 
judicial cases he has tried, presided over, and rendered judgments on 
for more than half a century. Judge Pastore retired only three years 
ago, leaving a legacy which included positions as a Democratic state 
representative and a Superior Court judge.
  It is fascinating to listen to Judge Pastore's stories of the century 
of history he witnessed, along with the remarkable changes and 
tremendous progress to the judicial system. Although he no longer 
practices professionally, he continues to keep up-to-date on current 
case law, and his wife still reads the Connecticut Law Journal to him. 
Many seek his advice, knowing his counsel is offered with wisdom, 
justice and compassion. Plaques cover the walls of his home to honor 
the services he has donated to the community. Indeed, his long career 
has left an indelible mark on the residents of Connecticut, and 
especially his close friends from the Wooster Street neighborhood. It 
is difficult to find someone whose commitment to excellence equals his 
own.
  I join with his wife, Margaret, his children, grandchildren, and 
great grandchildren to honor Philip Pastore on his 100th birthday. Best 
wishes for continued fulfillment and happiness. Happy Birthday!

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