[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 73 (Wednesday, May 19, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1019]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN RECOGNITION OF JOSEPH R. QUINN

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                         HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 19, 1999

  Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, on May 20, 1999, family and friends will 
gather to honor and pay tribute to Joseph R. Quinn, who served as the 
Chairman of the Smithtown Democratic Committee for 22 years, until his 
retirement last September.
  Joe Quinn, known for his wit, incredible memory for names, love of 
Irish music, his wonderful family and loyalty to friends, has 
distinguished himself throughout his private and political life.
  In 1959, the then-younger, dark-haired, father of five, Joseph R. 
Quinn, joined the Suffolk County Democratic Committee and began his 
sojourn into local politics. At the same time, this Iona College 
graduate began his career as a teacher in the Middle Country School 
District, where he went on to become the principal of the unique school 
without walls, New Lane Elementary School. Joe retired from the Middle 
Country School District in 1988 after 28 years of outstanding career in 
education.
  Joe Quinn's dedication and loyalty to the Democratic Party is 
unsurpassed. Joe often boasts of the 22 officials that were elected 
under his leadership, ``one for every year as leader.'' He should take 
pride in that accomplishment, as those victories symbolized his 
commitment to the ideals of the Democratic Party and of our Nation.
  Mr. Speaker, on May 20, the Suffolk County Democratic Committee will 
honor and pay tribute to Joseph Quinn at a gala dinner. I call on all 
my colleagues in the House of Representatives to join me now as we 
recognize and acclaim Joseph R. Quinn for his outstanding leadership 
and commitment to the Smithtown Democratic Committee, and to the people 
of Smithtown, of Suffolk County, and of New York State.

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