[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 131 (Tuesday, October 8, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1783]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        IN HONOR OF JAMES CHAPIN

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 7, 2002

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, my colleagues, and friends, it is with deep 
sorrow that I address our distinguished body today to announce the 
passing of a devout patriot, committed citizen of the world and a good 
friend, James Chapin.
  Jim was exceptionally brilliant. His political mind and his strong 
character impacted on our local, national and international community. 
A long time political advisor, James Chapin was involved in many 
endeavors. In addition to his work in politics, he earned a doctorate 
in history from Cornell University and went on to teach at Yale and 
Rutgers. Since 2000 he worked for the United International Press and 
sat on the board of the Queen's Public Library for over 22 years.
  In the 1970's the problems of world hunger and malnutrition was 
bought to my attention by Harry Chapin, the late brother of James. As a 
result I became involved in bringing this issue to the international 
political forum and eventually, I served on the Select Committee for 
World Hunger. It was during that time that my longstanding, 
relationships with both Harry and Jim Chapin took root.
  It was in his capacity as Chairman of the World Hunger Foundation, 
that I personally remember Jim best. As a true citizen of the world, he 
took his role as Chairman seriously throughout his tenure in that 
position. He was instrumental in the fight for social justice and human 
rights. His contributions in that arena were truly inspiring and we 
shall long remember him as a true patriot and a generous man.
  My wife, Georgia, and I are deeply saddened by his passing. Along 
with his many friends in the House of Representatives, in New York and 
around the World, we extend our deepest condolences to his mother 
Elspeth, his wife, Diana, his two brothers, Tom and Steve and his two 
sons, James and David.
  God Bless you, Jim and may you rest in peace recognizing your many 
contributions to our way of life.
  We thank you for your companionship.

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