[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 22 (Tuesday, March 5, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E260]
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       REMEMBERING TOM WHALEN, FORMER MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ALBANY

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                        HON. MICHAEL R. McNULTY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, March 5, 2002

  Mr. McNULTY. Mr. Speaker, I am terribly stunned and saddened to learn 
of the loss of my friend, Tom Whalen. My thoughts and prayers are with 
his wife, their children, and the entire Whalen family.
  Tom served the people of the City of Albany as Mayor for eight years 
with the utmost devotion and expertise. He led the effort to bring the 
esteemed designation of ``All-America City'' to Albany in 1991. In 
1986, he spearheaded the restoration of the carillon at City Hall as 
part of Albany's Tercentennial. That same year, he formed the Community 
Police Relations Board to help foster relations between the Albany 
Police Department and the community. He also played an instrumental 
role in the development of the Albany-Tula Alliance.
  Tom was a highly respected member of the Capital Region community who 
had a sincere commitment to public service--a sense of hard work and a 
desire to help others, especially the disadvantaged.
  Tom Whalen had a love for God, his family, his community and his 
beloved Ireland. His loss will be felt and endured by many, and the 
void in our community--and our hearts--will be difficult to fill.

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