[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 138 (Tuesday, December 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2191]
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                   HONORING CONGRESSMAN AMO HOUGHTON

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                        HON. THOMAS M. REYNOLDS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 7, 2004

  Mr. REYNOLDS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise to 
recognize Congressman Amo Houghton of Corning, New York, as he retires 
from the U.S House of Representatives after 18 years of exemplary 
public service.
  Throughout his time in the U.S. House of Representatives, Amo 
Houghton was one of those individuals who showed us what a noble 
calling public service can be. Amo has been a bright, compassionate and 
valued leader, and he retires as one of the most respected members of 
Congress, on either side of the aisle. And despite his great 
responsibilities, Amo always remained deeply rooted in his community, 
and in our Western New York values.
  Throughout his entire career, he remained a fiscal conservative 
committed to responsible government spending. As the sixth ranking 
Republican on the House Ways and Means Committee, Amo has played an 
important role in ensuring that our Nation's tax policy was shaped with 
the best interests of New Yorkers in mind. His service on the 
International Relations Committee and as vice-chairman of the 
Subcommittee on Africa allowed him to use his deep understanding of 
international affairs to manage important foreign relations matters. 
Amo also earned a reputation for terrific constituent service; it is 
easy to see why, for he truly cares about the well-being of each and 
every one of his constituents.
  I salute Amo Houghton for all that he has done for Western New York 
and New York state in his time here in Congress. Our community owes him 
a tremendous debt of gratitude. I will certainly miss his friendship, 
his intelligence, and his warm personality; but I wish him all the best 
in all his future endeavors.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that this Congress join me in thanking Congressman 
Amo Houghton of Corning, New York, for his years of service to Western 
New York, New York state, and our Nation, as a member of the U.S. House 
of Representatives.

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