[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 157 (Thursday, December 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2483]
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HONORING ANTHONY RAFFA ON HIS CAMPAIGN TO BE ELECTED TO THE CHAUTAUQUA 
                     COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DISTRICT 14

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Anthony Raffa, a 
resident of Chautauqua County for his quest to become the elected 
representative to the fourteenth legislative district in the Chautauqua 
County Legislature. Although Mr. Raffa was not able to realize his 
dream he has been able to make an impact on other's lives in a 
different way.
  The campaign trail is a difficult path to take. Any person with a 
dream may enter but only a few are able to reach the end. Mr. Raffa 
traveled that path with his head held high and a smile on his face the 
entire way. I have no doubt that his kind demeanor left a lasting 
impression on the voters of district 14.
  Mr. Raffa has tried his hand in county politics many times. That is a 
respectable trait to have. Determination to do good things for your 
county is one thing that Chautauqua County residents strive for. He was 
a long time legislator and a long time advocate for ``good 
government.''
  Chautauqua County is blessed to have such strong candidates with a 
desire to make this county the wonderful place that we all know it can 
be. Mr. Raffa is one of those people and that is why, Mr. Speaker, I 
rise to honor him today.

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