[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 108 (Thursday, August 1, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S7886]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO BRIAN HONAN

 Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, on Tuesday, Boston lost one of its 
greatest public servants, City Councilor Brian Honan. Brian was raised 
in a family that held public service in the highest regard. He learned 
early in life the value of community and the strength of working 
together on a common goal. In his brief life, Brian touched so many 
people in countless ways. The true measure of Brian's contribution to 
Boston and Massachusetts may never be known, but the life he lived and 
the love he gave will live on in the hearts of his friends, his family 
and the city of Boston for years to come.
  In his years of service to his community, in the District Attorney's 
Office or as a City Councilor from Allston and Brighton, Brian never 
forgot his principles and ideals, never forgot those he served and the 
city he loved so well, and never forgot the need to fight for those who 
are unable to fight for themselves. There is no greater example of 
willingness to serve his fellow man than the life and legacy of Brian 
Honan.
  A bright light in the Boston community was lost to us all on Tuesday 
but the strength and power of that light lives on in Brian's legacy, 
and is a powerful reminder to us all about what public service is all 
about. He will be dearly missed.

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