[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2308]
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                TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS J. MANTON

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                        HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 12, 1998

  Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Representative 
Thomas J. Manton for fourteen years of service to the citizens of the 
United States and New York City. Congressman Manton departs Congress 
with the respect and admiration of his colleagues for his 
accomplishments and dedication to our nation.
  Congressman Manton's life truly is a shining example of the American 
Dream. He was born in 1932 to Irish immigrant parents and grew up in 
New York City. He graduated from St. John's University and St. John's 
Law School. After being admitted into the bar in 1963, Congressman 
Manton served in the United States Marine Corps as a flight navigator 
and as an officer in the New York City Police Department. Eventually 
however, he practiced law as a senior partner in a Queens law firm.
  Recognizing the chance to continue serving the public, Congressman 
Manton successfully ran for the House of Representatives in 1984 and 
for seven consecutive terms has honorably served our nation. Since 
coming to this legislative body, he has served on the House Committees 
on Banking, Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House Administration and, 
for the past ten years, on the Commerce Committee. Needless to say, he 
has had many achievements, including championing the passage of the 
Clean Air Act of 1990, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Financial 
Services Reform. Also, as Co-Chairman of the Congressional Ad-Hoc 
Committee on Irish Affairs, he has been a strong voice for bringing 
peace to Northern Ireland. Congressman Manton was instrumental in the 
implementation of the McBride Principles and the recent Good Friday 
Irish Peace Accord.
  Mr. Speaker, since entering this body six years ago, it has been an 
honor and privilege serving with Congressman Manton. His work for the 
7th District of New York has been outstanding, and his constituents can 
be proud of his tireless efforts on their behalf. I wish him success in 
his future pursuits and happiness in the years to come.

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