[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 64 (Wednesday, May 5, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E865]
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                     TRIBUTE TO THE CONABLE FAMILY

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 1999

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today on the occasion of the 
dedication of the Wyoming County Courthouse in Warsaw, New York, in the 
name of the Conable family, whose members have a long and proud history 
of dedication to public service.
  Family patriarch Barber Conable served as Wyoming County judge from 
1924-1951. Following his retirement, his son, John Conable assumed the 
judgeship from 1952-1983. John's brother, Barber Conable, Jr., went 
from practicing law in nearby Batavia to this House of Representatives, 
where he served for 20 years as a Member of Congress. Following his 
service in the House of Representatives, Barber Conable, Jr. served as 
President of the World Bank, from which he retired several years ago.
  As we noted at the building's dedication ceremony on April 27th, no 
other family in Wyoming County's history has come close to the level 
and commitment of public service as the Conables.
  Mr. Chairman, I ask that this House of Representatives join me in 
saluting the Conable family for their tremendous dedication to public 
service, and to salute all the residents of Wyoming County on the 
occasion of the dedication of the Wyoming County Courthouse.

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