[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 33 (Wednesday, March 22, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E386]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO EDWARD HEALEY

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                            HON. MARK FOLEY

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 2000

  Mr. FOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize a gentleman from 
southern Florida who devoted his life to public service. State 
Representative Edward Healey, a former opponent and a valued colleague 
passed away last Wednesday.
  Ed dedicated his professional and personal life to the people of 
Florida and as a state legislator he served as one of the most senior 
members in the history of the Florida House. His contributions to the 
lives of all Floridians will continue to pay dividends for generations 
to come. As he was fond of saying, ``A life of service is the only life 
worth living.''
  Originally from New York, Ed was awarded the Purple Heart for his 
actions in northern France during the invasion of Normandy. He moved to 
Florida in 1957 and quickly became involved in public service. Never 
one to grandstand, Mr. Healey was a true statesman, following his 
convictions and transcending political wrangling.
  Long before ethics and campaign finance reform became buzz words in 
elections, Ed Healey was an advocate of good government. He worked to 
build the infrastructure of Florida through a solid knowledge of 
transportation issues and his work on the Joint Management Committee. 
He was known as one of the hardest working members in Tallahassee.
  He is the epitome of a gentleman. As a former opponent in state 
politics, I can say he was always a true gentleman and a fair 
competitor. Ed was a person that would reach out to people whether you 
agreed with his views or not and was as comfortable meeting with people 
in Dunkin Donuts as he was at the Breakers. He will be truly missed.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the citizens of Florida, I would like to 
say thank you to Mr. Healey.

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