[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 25 (Tuesday, February 11, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E183]
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                        REMEMBERING MORTY HAVES

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to remember my friend 
Morty Haves, who recently passed away after a long and healthy life.
  Morty, a longtime resident of Hewlett Harbor, was well-known and 
respected by his family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. After 
serving as a flight instructor in the Air Force during World War II, 
Morty launched a long and successful career as a real estate broker. In 
1947, he opened Morton M. Haves, Inc. in Woodmere, which later 
relocated to Hewlett. Over the years, Morty helped to invigorate the 
expanding Five Towns community, selling many of the homes in the area 
to new and blossoming families. Eventually, his daughter, Mary, joined 
him and continues to run the business today.
  Morty was an idealistic Democrat who served as a New York State 
elector for President Jimmy Carter, and treasurer of the New York State 
Democratic Party under Governor Hugh Carey. He was the Democratic 
Committee Zone Leader for Hewlett for a number of years. He was 
involved in his synagogue, Temple Israel of Lawrence, where he served 
as a board member and was eventually named an honorary board member.
  Morty was married to his wife, Elayne, for 56 years. They had one 
son, Marc, and two daughters, Mary and Laurie. He had nine 
grandchildren, and one great-grandchild.
  I first met Morty in 1996 when I decided to run for Congress. He 
proved to be a fantastic friend and close advisor. Whenever I needed 
help, regardless of the issue, Morty was able to lend a hand or a kind 
word. He was always available to point me in the right direction, and I 
will never forget him.

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