[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 58 (Thursday, May 5, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E884]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE ACHIEVEMENTS AND DEDICATED SERVICE OF IRVING H. LEVIN

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                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 5, 2005

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to commend former state 
legislator Irving H. Levin on his retirement from his profession as a 
real estate broker and insurance agent and thank him for his long 
career of service. Over his lifetime, Mr. Levin has worked on behalf of 
Rhode Islanders as a community activist, business leader, and model 
citizen.
  Born July 21, 1915, in Providence, Irving Levin has dedicated his 
life to making Rhode Island a better place. He graduated from Hope High 
School in 1934 and attended Johnson & Wales College. He then served in 
the Army during World War II, which inspired his lifelong advocacy for 
veterans.
  Mr. Levin received his real estate license in 1959, and he earned 
numerous honors and awards for his practice over the years. He was 
twice recognized as Realtor of the Year by the Greater Providence Board 
of Realtors, and he was honored as the Rhode Island Realtor of the Year 
in 1993. A true leader, Mr. Levin also served as the President of the 
Rhode Island Association of Realtors in 1990.
  From 1971 to 1991, Mr. Levin represented Cranston and the citizens of 
the 27th district of Rhode Island in the General Assembly. During his 
tenure at the State House, he served as Vice Chairman of the House 
Corporations Committee and Chairman of the Joint Committee on Veterans 
Affairs. By the time he retired, Mr. Levin was the longest-serving 
member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives. In the General 
Assembly, Mr. Levin focused his priorities on veterans and senior 
citizens' issues.
  In addition to realtor, insurance agent, and State Representative, 
Mr. Levin served as president of the Greater Cranston Chamber of 
Commerce and the National Conference of Insurance Legislators. After 
leaving public office, Mr. Levin continued his activism with the Jewish 
War Veterans and served as President of the United Veterans Council of 
Rhode Island. Mr. Levin's distinguished career has no doubt inspired 
countless others to follow in his footsteps.
  I am proud to honor Mr. Levin today. It is through the efforts of 
dedicated public servants and community leaders like Mr. Levin that 
Rhode Island has moved into the 21st century ready to face whatever 
problems arise. I am confident that if other leaders follow the model 
set forth by Mr. Levin, Rhode Island and our Nation will continue to be 
a source of pride for all of us. I hope my colleagues will join me in 
commending Irving H. Levin.




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