[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 143 (Wednesday, October 24, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1922]
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          MEMORIALIZING JOHN ``JACK'' TERRY'S LIFE AND SERVICE

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 24, 2001

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and to remember 
the life and service of a dear friend, a veteran and a former Member of 
this distinguished body, John ``Jack'' Hart Terry.
  Congressman Terry was a gentleman, a committed family man, and a 
dedicated public servant for the people of New York and the Communities 
of the Syracuse region.
  Jack's life, filled with significant accomplishments, began with his 
success at Notre Dame and the Syracuse Law School. His long, 
distinguished career included his law partnership with Smith & Sovik 
and subsequently as the senior vice president, general counsel and 
secretary to Niagra Mohawk Power Corp., for the Hiscock & Barclay law 
firm.
  Jack Terry also served the Onondaga board of supervisors for six 
terms and was later appointed as the assistant secretary to the 
Governor of New York. He served for five years in the New York State 
Assembly and thereafter was elected as the representative of the people 
of New York's 34th Congressional District in 1970.
  I had the honor and pleasure of working with Congressman Terry during 
my very first congressional campaign. He played a key role in my 
campaign activities and assisted me in organizing my Washington 
congressional office. During my first year in Congress, Jack provided 
me with invaluable guidance and friendship as my mentor.
  During World War II, Jack Terry was awarded a Bronze Star and a 
Purple Heart, for his courageous service. As a veteran, he was an 
ardent supporter of our men and women in uniform.
  My wife, Georgia, and I, join all of Jack's family and friends in 
sending our heartfelt condolences and prayers to his four daughters, 
Carole, Susan, Lynn, and Jean, his grandchildren, and the entire Terry 
family. We know that mere words can no way assuage their sense of loss.
  However, we hope that they can take some comfort in the rich and 
fruitful life jack lived and the way the world embraced his charitable 
spirit. May the knowledge that many of us share their loss be of some 
consolation to the Terry family.
  Jack Terry was a staunch advocate and an outstanding public servant 
for the people of his region and the state of New York. His dedicated 
service was a testimony to his life. Jack will be long missed.

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