[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECEMBER 14, 1856 BIRTH OF 
                             LOUIS MARSHALL

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 150th 
Anniversary of the birth of Louis Marshall. Louis Marshall is a staple 
in the Syracuse community. Born on December 14, 1856 Mr. Marshall spent 
his time growing up in our area. After attending Columbia Law College, 
Mr. Marshall returned to Syracuse where he began his legal career. In 
time, Louis Marshall distinguished himself as one of the more prominent 
and sought after lawyers in New York State. Through his tireless 
efforts advocating civil rights and combating anti-Semitism, Louis 
Marshal became a legendary appellate attorney and a Constitutional 
scholar. Throughout his life, he tried more cases before the United 
States Supreme Court than any other non-govemmental lawyer of his era.
  Locally, Louis Marshall was heavily involved within the Syracuse 
community. As a longtime trustee of Syracuse University, he worked hard 
for the creation of the New York State College of Forestry.
  His greatness was often sought after by many, landing Mr. Marshall on 
commissions at the State and National level.
  Throughout his prestigious career, Louis Marshall always maintained 
close personal ties to the Syracuse community. At the time of his 
untimely death on September 11, 1929, Louis Marshall had already 
cemented his greatness. Louis Marshall will always be remembered as a 
hard working, loving, individual who fought diligently to protect the 
rights of all and fought hard so the integrity of our great 
Constitution would never be jeopardized.

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