[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 161 (Thursday, December 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2541-E2542]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING KEN LASKER FOR HIS CAMPAIGN TO BECOME CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY 
                           DISTRICT ATTORNEY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ken Lasker, a 
resident of Chautauqua County for his quest to become the Chautauqua 
County District Attorney.
  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. Lasker 
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 Chautauqua County.
  Ken is one of those people that leave a huge impact on his community. 
For many

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years, both as a candidate or as an attorney at the law firm, Burgett 
and Robbins, his efforts to better Chautauqua County have left a 
lasting impression not only on the county itself but on its residents. 
His face, voice, opinions and successes were and still are a staple in 
Chautauqua County. Our county and our residents are better for the 
undying work and issues that Mr. Lasker uncovered during his campaign.
  A true testimony to Ken can be found in many areas of the county and 
in many people whose lives he touched. One doesn't have to look far to 
see what a strong work ethic can do. His campaign was full of energy 
and enthusiasm. I have no doubt that good things are still to come from 
Ken, he is a truly dedicated and determined person.
  Chautauqua County is blessed to have such strong individuals with a 
desire to make this county the wonderful place that we all know it can 
be. Ken is one of those people and that is why, Mr. Speaker, I rise to 
honor him today.

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