[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 139 (Thursday, October 27, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2194]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING HERMAN WOLF FOR HIS LIFETIME OF PUBLIC SERVICE

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 27, 2005

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with a heavy heart that I rise today 
to pay tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of a dear friend, 
Herman Wolf. In a career that spanned eight decades, his influence on 
State and national politics garnered him a respected reputation with 
Democrats and Republicans alike. At the age of 93, Herman passed away 
this past week, marking the end of an era in Connecticut politics.
  A gifted public relations guru and a talented political strategist, 
Herman spent a lifetime working to improve the quality of life for all 
people. His dedication and commitment to social justice never wavered--
in fact he never stopped, working up until the time of his passing. 
Herman was an activist, advocate and leader who provided a strong voice 
to those most in need.
  In his earliest years in Connecticut, Herman was best known as a top 
advisor to Governors Abe Ribicoff, John Dempsey, and Ella T. Grasso. He 
served as an executive aide to then Governor Ribicoff and was an 
integral part of his successful election to the United States Senate. 
In addition to his involvement with local campaigns, Herman was also an 
advisor to State and National Democratic Party Chairman John Bailey. 
Working with some of our State's most powerful modern political 
leaders, Herman helped to shape decades of public policy.
  In addition to his role as a political strategist, Herman also ran a 
successful public relations firm, Herman Wolf Associates. He 
represented over 100 clients including prominent labor unions like the 
AFL-CIO, businesses such as United Technologies and Guiness Stout, and 
non-profit organizations such as the Ford Foundation, the NAACP, and 
the American Shakespeare Festival. Herman would later become executive 
vice-president of the Design Science Institute of Washington, DC, a 
group dedicated to furthering the work of inventor and philosopher R. 
Buckminster Fuller. Local projects also received the attention of 
Herman. He was involved with a number of projects in the Bridgeport 
area including several at Action for Bridgeport Community Development 
where he had been working up until the time of his passing.
  For Herman, his work was about more than promoting an agenda. He had 
deep convictions and indisputable integrity. His work reflected his 
strong belief in leveling the playing field for all Americans. He 
firmly believed that the government had a responsibility to provide for 
our most vulnerable citizens and ensure that their needs received the 
same attention as those more fortunate. Herman's energy, enthusiasm, 
and excitement not only made him a success but inspired others to 
greatness as well. He left an indelible mark on our communities, the 
State of Connecticut, and our Nation--a legacy that will undoubtedly be 
remembered by history.
  I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife, Monica; his children, 
David, Bill, Fay, and Louise; and their families. Herman Wolf was an 
extraordinary individual with a unique dedication to public service 
that touched the lives of many. Though he will be missed, his legacy 
will continue to inspire generations to come.

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