[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 136 (Wednesday, October 16, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H7950]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE BILL GREEN, FORMER MEMBER 
                              OF CONGRESS

  (Mrs. MALONEY of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, it is my sad duty to inform my 
colleagues that former Representative Bill Green, from the 14th 
Congressional District, once known as the Silk Stocking District in New 
York, died on October 14, 2002 of liver cancer.
  Bill Green represented the east side of Manhattan in Congress for 
seven terms, from 1978 through 1992. He was dedicated to the liberal 
Republican tradition of Mayor John Lindsey and Governor Nelson A. 
Rockefeller.
  For those who may be interested in the funeral arrangements, there 
will be a viewing this evening at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel 
in Manhattan. His memorial service will take place on Thursday, October 
18, at 11:30 at Temple Emanu-El in Manhattan. Condolence letters can be 
sent to his wife, Patricia Green, in care of the Frank Campbell Funeral 
Home.
  Bill Green's passing marks the end of an era in east side politics. 
Known for his gracious manner and genuine courtesy, Bill Green was the 
essence of the American tradition of political civility. He was a 
tireless worker in his efforts to secure funding for New York City and 
New York State. His gentle manner and intelligent approach to our 
common problems left us with a legacy of decency.
  The New York delegation will be having a tribute for him tomorrow or 
at some close date. We will miss him greatly.

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