[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 34 (Thursday, March 23, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E410-E411]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING FREDERICK W. CLARK, JR., FROM MASSACHUSETTS

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                        HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 23, 2000

  Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, today I honor a young man that I have had 
the privilege of knowing and working with for many years. Frederick W. 
Clark, Jr., my district director in Boston, is being honored this 
evening by the Boston Jaycees as one of their Ten Outstanding Young 
Leaders of 2000. At a time when many despair that young leaders and 
solid role models are hard to find, I am happy to say I know one such 
young person.
  Fred is a loyal friend, a devoted family man, and a genuinely easy 
person to work with. Neither his family, nor his coworkers, is 
surprised that he was chosen for this award. They have seen his 
selfless commitment to service.
  Between his job and working on behalf of various groups. Fred often 
sacrifices time with his wife Carrie and their two sons, Justin and 
Derek. I remember a story Fred once told me about his son, Justin. One 
evening after a long day, Fred came home to find little Justin was a 
little cranky and feeling a bit neglected. When Fred told him it was 
time to go to bed, Justin had a better suggestion. Justin looked Fred 
in the eye and said, ``Go to a meeting''! I hope that Justin and Derek 
understand that while Daddy is often very busy serving the needs of 
other people, he loves them very much. They should be proud of their 
father and honored to share him with the world. I know I am.
  Fred has been involved in many important issues for my constituents 
for many years. I hope he is proud of his hard work and involvement in 
numerous building projects in and around Boston. Fred's hands have 
helped shape the construction of the New Federal Courthouse, the Evelyn 
Moakley Bridge, the expansion of the World Trade Center, and the 
construction of the Moakley Center for Technological Applications at 
his alma mater, Bridgewater State College. He has fought for

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the historic preservation of the Customs House, the Old South Meeting 
House, and Faneuil Hall. He worked tirelessly for the citizens of 
Walpole during the sludge landfill debate. Fred also provided 
critically important legal research during the lawsuit involving 
Massachusetts and the 1990 Census. In fact, his hard work help lay the 
groundwork for Massachusetts' prevailing in the historic census Supreme 
Court case.
  But it is not just these grand issues to which Fred devotes himself. 
Indeed, I know that he takes great pleasure in helping a veteran in 
Brockton get his benefits, helping students in Taunton find financial 
aid, and helping people find safe and affordable housing in South 
Boston.
  Fred has always enjoyed a commitment to politics and to public 
service. He has been involved in political campaigns at all levels. He 
ran his father, Fred Sr.'s successful election and re-election to the 
Board of Selectmen in his hometown of Easton. He has run many of my 
campaigns for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives. In 
1988, he worked at the Democratic Convention in Atlanta and helped 
organize Governor Mike Dukakis's campaign for President in St. Louis, 
MO. Fred enjoys all levels of campaign activities, from designing 
political messages and strategies, to organizing efforts to get people 
out to vote, to walking the neighborhoods doing literature drops. He 
believes in good old-fashioned democracy and feels lucky to be a part 
of it. He leads by his example of hard work and devotion to the causes 
he supports.
  Fred has proven himself to be a wonderful son and brother, a caring 
and devoted husband and father. His loyalty and commitment to his 
friends and coworkers has earned him their continued admiration and 
support.
  Fred has been my dear friend, my trusted advisor, and a tireless 
advocate for my constituents. I have watched him grow both, 
professionally and personally. I have been blessed by his service. I 
hope he will pause to reflect and enjoy this well-deserved 
acknowledgement of his hard work and dedication.

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