[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 61 (Wednesday, May 17, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E854-E855]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING ED WARNER

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                         HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 17, 2006

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and honor a 
good friend and constituent, Mr. Ed Warner of Hampton Bays, New York, 
who recently passed away at the age of 80.
  As a native of Hampton Bays and a fifth generation bayman, Mr. Warner 
knew more than just about anyone concerning the town's history and its 
people. He was highly admired for his kindness, generosity and 
steadfast advocacy for Southampton, its residents and its unique 
environment.
  Born in 1925, Ed grew up in Hampton Bays developing a keen sense of 
loyalty and pride for his hometown. After serving in the Navy during 
the Second World War, he returned home and worked as a bayman, catching 
fish that he sold to the local market. Ed knew the best places to catch 
fish, how to catch the most fish and where to dig for the largest 
clams.
  Ed put his knowledge of the sea to work as a member of the 
Southampton Board of Trustees. He excelled on this governing body that 
monitored the town's waterways, serving 27 years through 13 re-
elections.

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  In addition to his public service, Ed's sense of humor and his 
generosity will not soon be forgotten. An example of his kindness and 
compassion for others was made evident when, without hesitation, Ed 
gave fifty dollars to a friend in need who couldn't afford to fix his 
chainsaw, which he used for his livelihood--sawing holes for ice 
fishing.
  Indeed, Ed's sympathy and goodwill earned him an impeccable 
reputation. He will always be remembered as an excellent fisherman, 
public servant, and loving husband and father. He is survived by his 
wife of 48 years, Teresa, their daughter Merry, sons James and Edward 
Warner Jr., who is following in his father's footsteps as a newly 
appointed Southampton Trustee.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of New York's first congressional district, 
the residents of Hampton Bays and the entire town of Southampton, I 
thank the House for this opportunity to express our sadness in the wake 
of Ed Warner's passing. He was a good man whose many enduring 
contributions to his community will always be remembered with fondness 
and gratitude.

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