[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING CONGRESSMAN AMO HOUGHTON AND CONGRESSMAN JACK QUINN

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                               speech of

                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 19, 2004

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I address the House tonight to extend my best 
wishes and a fond farewell to my good friends and colleagues in the New 
York Congressional Delegation, Congressmen Jack Quinn and Amo Houghton.
  Beyond the insight, experience and professionalism these gentlemen 
brought to this body, they represented the very essence of what it 
means to represent New York State in Congress. They were loyal to their 
constituencies, and their voters were in turn loyal to them. Their 
policy expertise transcended ideological lines, and they understood 
that, in our corner of the world, good people are good people, 
regardless of party affiliation. People voted for them year-in and year 
out on account of who they were as people, and how hard they worked for 
Buffalo, Rochester, Corning and the Southern Tier. Jack and Amo have 
nearly 30 years' worth of experience in Washington between them, and, 
though none of us like the fact that they are leaving us, we are all 
grateful to have been the beneficiaries of their good humor, wisdom, 
graciousness and friendship.
  The U.S. Congress, New York State and our country are better off for 
having been represented by these two gentlemen. I've had the privilege 
of serving with Jack and Amo for a long time and feel fortunate to 
consider them good friends. It is my hope the other members of this 
body from New York and beyond recognize and applaud their service, 
friendship, and loyalty to those who have worked beside them along the 
way.
  I know I will miss Jack Quinn and Amo Houghton when the gavel falls 
to begin the 109th Congress; but I join my colleagues in wishing them 
the absolute best for whatever comes next. I take comfort, though in 
knowing that departure from this House will not signal the termination 
of their public service. Nor will it be the end of their involvement in 
the lives of the people they represented so well, for so many years.
  So as we depart for the year and bring an end to the 108th Congress, 
I once again say good-bye and thank you to Jack and Amo while wishing 
them the very best for the future.




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