[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 45 (Thursday, March 20, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E540]
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   IN HONOR OF ROBERT M. MORGENTHAU, MANHATTAN DISTRICT ATTORNEY AND 
CHAIRMAN, MUSEUM OF JEWISH HERITAGE--A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 20, 2003

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, it is my very great personal pleasure to 
rise today to pay tribute to Robert M. Morgenthau, New York County's 
District Attorney and Chairman of the Museum of Jewish Heritage--A 
Living Memorial to the Holocaust. Mr. Morgenthau is being honored at 
the Museum's Heritage Dinner, and I would like to honor him myself, 
today.
  Mr. Morgenthau, as an elected official, an advocate, and a selfless 
leader, epitomizes the very best of public service. He served his 
country as a naval reservist and then as a distinguished naval officer 
during World War II, achieving the rank of Lt. Commander. He was asked 
to serve the Nation once again as a U.S. Attorney, appointed by 
President John F. Kennedy in 1961. We are most fortunate that his 
pursuit of justice brought him to watch over our great borough of 
Manhattan, where he has been the District Attorney of New York County 
since 1974 and has won re-election eight times.
  His wisdom, his energy, and his leadership have made New York a 
better city. His tireless devotion to the law resulted in his 
establishing units that oversee the prosecution of crimes against 
society's most vulnerable victims, and he has pursued major cases that 
affect the economic and social viability of New York City.
  Since 1982, Mr. Morgenthau has lent his talent and vision to the 
Museum of Jewish Heritage--A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. With the 
memory of those who were murdered in the Holocaust always in his 
thoughts, he has seen the Museum through two construction projects and 
helped raise millions of dollars to ensure its future. Because of Mr. 
Morgenthau's leadership, the Museum, which is located five blocks south 
of the World Trade Center site, began building its new wing on November 
27, 2001, mere months after the worst terrorist attacks this nation has 
ever witnessed. Located across New York Harbor from the Statue of 
Liberty and Ellis Island, the new wing will incorporate centers for 
memory, learning, performance, and exhibitions. It will also 
incorporate the strength and humanity of a man who has steered the 
Museum through both rough seas and calm waters. Mr. Morgenthau's 
tireless determination, infinite supply of good counsel, and 
unconditional devotion are as fundamental to the Museum's existence as 
the foundation on which it stands. The new wing, which is just about 
complete, will be named for Robert M. Morgenthau on April 6, 2003.
  It gives me great pleasure to honor Robert M. Morgenthau, on behalf 
of the people of New York City. I thank him for ensuring justice for 
all.

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