[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 7, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S3949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LOUIS WYMAN

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Madam President, I rise today to 
pay tribute to my personal friend, former judge and United States 
Congressman, Louis Wyman, who passed away Sunday, May 6. Louis, who was 
85, was involved in one of the closets races in United States Senate 
history.
  Louis left a lasting legacy. His legacy of country, state and family, 
will not soon be forgotten by those of us whose lives he touched so 
deeply. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather to his wife 
Virginia, his children Jo Ann and Louis II, and two grandchildren.
  Louis Wyman was elected to serve in the United States Congress from 
New Hampshire's 1st Congressional District in 1962. Louis served five 
terms in the House of Representatives before deciding to run for the 
Senate in 1974. In the closest race in Senate history, Louis won the 
seat by only 2 votes. He served briefly in the Senate, after which a 
special election was held and John Durkin was awarded the seat.
  In 1938 Louis graduated from the University of New Hampshire with 
honors and from Harvard University Law School, in 1941, cum laude. 
Louis was named attorney general of New Hampshire in 1953, and in 1957 
was elected president of the National Association of Attorneys General. 
He returned to the State over the course of many years to practice law.
  Louis' impact on the State of New Hampshire will not be forgotten. He 
touched many lives over the years through his many judicial and 
political pursuits. Louis was instrumental in preventing the closure of 
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. Citizens of the Granite State were fortunate 
to have such invaluable aid.
  While serving on the sub-committee of defense, Louis was an effectual 
supporter in the development of the F-18 fighter jet and the AEGIS 
Missile. During this time, Louis was a leader in the early funding for 
the moon landing project.
  From the hallways of Capitol Hill to the law offices of New 
Hampshire, Louis Wyman touched many lives, and left his mark in U.S. 
Senate history. He will not be forgotten.

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