[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 153 (Wednesday, October 10, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2104]
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                  RECOGNIZING HON. JOHN THOMAS ELFVIN

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 10, 2007

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay recognition to the 
Honorable John Thomas Elfvin, who is retiring after 60 years of service 
as a judge in the U.S. District Court for Western New York. Judge 
Elfvin has demonstrated exemplary dedication throughout his career, 
serving diligently until the age of 90.
  I would like briefly to touch on the many areas of service that Judge 
Elfvin gave to our county. I am proud to mention that Judge Elfvin 
served his country during World War II as a member of the United States 
Navy before graduating from Georgetown University Law School in 1947. 
He worked in private practice in New York City and Buffalo, NY, and was 
a member of the Buffalo Common Council. Judge Elfvin served on the 
Supreme Court of New York in 1969 and became U.S. Attorney for Western 
New York in 1972.
  Judge Elfvin was nominated to the U.S. District Court in 1974 by 
President Gerald Ford. He served as a Federal judge until October 5, 
2007. Known for his exceptional work ethic, Judge Elfvin is a wonderful 
example of what public service should be.
  Madam Speaker, I salute Judge Elfvin and congratulate him on his 
service to the legal field over the past 60 years. I pay tribute to him 
for his commitment to our community and to our country, and wish him 
all the best for a prosperous and enjoyable retirement.

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