[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 160 (Monday, October 22, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S13191]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         REMEMBERING HARRY LEE

 Mr. VITTER. Madam President, I wish to acknowledge the passing 
this month of Sheriff Harry Lee of Jefferson Parish, LA. Sheriff Harry 
Lee died of leukemia on October 1, and I would like to make a few 
remarks on his success and his contributions to the area.
  Sheriff Harry Lee was elected in 1979, beating longtime incumbent 
Alwynn Cronvich and serving more than six terms until his death. He was 
one of the most popular, well-known politicians in the greater New 
Orleans area. Throughout his career, Sheriff Harry Lee devoted his life 
to fighting crime.
  It is perhaps Sheriff Harry Lee's colorful attitude that made him so 
beloved. While we often disagreed on many issues, I have a great 
respect and admiration for what Sheriff Harry Lee accomplished in his 
long tenure. Harry was a wonderful, gutsy, larger-than-life figure who 
always did what he thought was right. Whether I was agreeing with him 
on crime-fighting issues or disagreeing with him over Edwin Edwards, I 
always knew he was leading with his passions and loyalties.
  Thus, today, I rise to honor sheriff Harry Lee that people may honor 
and remember him for his devotion to the State of Louisiana.

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