[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 73 (Thursday, May 15, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E964]
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                      HONORING DENIS J. McELLIGOTT

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                           HON. STEVE ISRAEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 15, 2003

  Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Denis J. 
McElligott, who will be honored by the Smithtown Democratic Committee 
tonight.
  Denis has been committed to politics since his early years on the 
campaign trail with his father. He went on to intern for my 
predecessor, Congressman Tom Downey in Washington. During his service 
on the Smithtown Committee from 1992 to 1999, Denis worked tirelessly 
to preserve the true spirit of the committee.
  In 1999, Denis was tapped by New York State Attorney General Eliot 
Spitzer to run the Attorney General's Suffolk Regional Office. Since 
then, he has successfully represented the State of New York in various 
types of litigation.
  In addition to his work in politics, Denis is also an active member 
of the legal community. He is a member of the Suffolk County Bar 
Association and has served as chairman of the Plaintiff's Negligence 
Committee.
  I commend Denis on his commitment to the Democratic Party and his 
service to New York and Long Island.

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