[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S6953]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING NORM MALENG

 Mrs. MURRAY. Madam President, today I celebrate the life and 
service of Norm Maleng, a deeply respected leader in my home State of 
Washington who served as King County Prosecutor since 1978.
  Seattle, King County, and in fact the entire Pacific Northwest, lost 
one of our finest statesmen ever with his passing. Norm was known by 
everyone for his fairness and honesty. He was a thoughtful leader who 
helped guide our community through difficult times. Over the years, our 
community was rattled by the Wah Mee Massacre, the murder of the 
Goldmark family, and the Green River Cases. We all breathed easier 
knowing that Norm Maleng would handle the cases and that justice would 
be served.
  To me, Norm Maleng was always the King County prosecutor. Norm held 
the position so long, and did his job so well, that it is hard for me 
to remember anyone else who held the job before him.
  For all of us in public office, Norm was an icon. For me, despite our 
party differences, he was always a voice of reason and even-handedness. 
For everyone in King County, we knew that whatever issue came before 
him, he would handle it with integrity.
  As an elected official, Norm Maleng was the best role model for all 
of us. He treated everyone equally and fairly. He approached every case 
and every challenge with wisdom and dignity. His voice will be missed. 
For me, he will always be the King County prosecutor.

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