[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 190 (Wednesday, December 12, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING RETIRING BUFFALO COMMON COUNCIL MAJORITY LEADER DOMINIC 
                               BONIFACIO

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 12, 2007

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor perhaps the 
proudest member of the Buffalo Common Council, a great civic leader and 
conscience of the Common Council--its retiring majority leader, Dominic 
Bonifacio.
  As a former member of the Buffalo Common Council myself--and as the 
son of another former member--I have a warm place in my heart for its 
membership. Few people in my memory have demonstrated more on an 
appreciation for the office he holds--and the responsibility that 
office confers--than Nick Bonifacio.
  Nick's service as a member of the Common Council and as its majority 
leader has seen more than its share of successes. Owing in great 
measure to his successful stewardship of the Council's Finance 
Committee, the city is in stronger financial shape than it was when 
Nick first took office. Also poised for greater things is the Niagara 
District that Nick served so ably--as a part of the city probably best 
prepared for a renaissance in the months and years to come.
  Nick Bonifacio is among the most effective and committed Common 
Councilmembers I have known during my career in public service. I am 
proud, Madam Speaker, that you have afforded me this opportunity to 
honor Nick's service, and I know that you join me in wishing the best 
of luck and Godspeed to Nick in all of his future endeavors.

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