[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 137 (Thursday, October 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1889-E1890]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING JACK DEMPSEY

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                         HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 16, 2002

  Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jack Dempsey, a good 
friend and the anchor of my Congressional operations. Jack Dempsey is a 
``neighborhood guy'' who never forgot his roots, and like no other I 
know, lives and breathes Philadelphia politics. Since my first campaign 
in 1976 for the Pennsylvania State House, Jack has been a dear friend 
and advisor. He has served as a key strategist, not only for my 
campaigns, but also for many others in the Philadelphia region.
  In Washington, pundits read the Cooke Report for the political scoop, 
I pick up the phone and call upon the ironclad Jack Dempsey for the 
word on the street. For nearly two decades, Jack Dempsey has used his 
lifelong friendships and connections in the Philadelphia area to 
enhance his uncanny ability to sort out the winners and losers of 
local, state, and federal elections before the votes have been cast. He 
has an uncanny ability to read and interpret polls and bring people 
together. Jack knows the neighborhoods and the District like the back 
of his hands. His political acumen is unsurpassable and many have 
called upon his advice for the breakdown of their upcoming elections. 
Jack, without hesitation, can tell you what the issues are, who your 
opponents will be, and what you need to do to get the vote out to 
ultimately win. Luckily, for me, I have had him on my team for all 
these years.
  More important for me, Jack has served with distinction as my 
District Director for 20 years. As Director, Jack assembled an 
outstanding and dedicated staff in the Third Congressional District 
that has worked tirelessly

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on issues from constituent casework to the revitalization and 
redevelopment of the District. Jack's stewardship of the District 
Office over the past two decades has been invaluable to me, and has 
served the 3rd Congressional District well.
  Mr. Speaker, countless times when I was in my district, a constituent 
would approach me and tell me how my office helped him or her with a 
problem they were having, anything from problems sorting out social 
security benefits to getting a military medal they had been awarded. 
Thanks to Jack's leadership and counsel, and along with my dedicated 
staff and caseworkers, we helped thousands of constituents during my 
tenure in Congress. Constituents never forget the help and support of 
my District Office, as I will never forget their help, support, and 
friendship.

            The 3rd Congressional District Staff, 1983-2002

       Kay Arndorfer, Maureen Canty, Ethan Chamow, Michele Daly, 
     Patrick Daly, Pete DeCoursey, Jack Dempsey, Mariann Porter 
     Dempsey, Adam Dickstein, Sis Dolan, Christopher Drumm, Ginny 
     Duffy, Anna Marie Feeney, Rosemary Farnon, Jack Fesi, Ann 
     Fleming, Keven Gallagher, Joe Grace, Bill Haas, Tom 
     Jablonowski, Brian Jeter, Judith Kohn, Elsie Lydon, John 
     Macoretta, Francis McCloskey, Mark Menkevich, Joe Michalski, 
     Carletta Murray, Mercedes Ott, Karen Peck, Manor Prewitt, 
     Jerrildine Reed, Peg Rzepski, Joe Schorr, Donna Storino, 
     Donna Szuszczewicz, Ed Turzanski, Nicole Usle.

     

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