[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1963]
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      HONORING THE RETIREMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE MICHAEL R. MCNULTY

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                               speech of

                       HON. KIRSTEN E. GILLIBRAND

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 22, 2008

  Mrs. GILLIBRAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Congressman 
Michael McNulty, the distinguished Representative of New York's 21st 
District, as he prepares to conclude 20 years of service to the people 
of Upstate New York in the House of Representatives.
  In Congress, Michael McNulty has been more than simply a colleague to 
me over the past 2 years, but also a mentor and friend. I have 
benefited greatly from his constant advice and counsel as I navigate 
through my first term in Congress. He has always been there to offer an 
encouraging word or friendly piece of advice. For that and many other 
reasons, I will miss his presence here in the House Chamber.
  Congressman McNulty started on his path to service when he became an 
Eagle Scout at the age of 12, displaying at an early age his leadership 
and dedication to public service. He then went on to become the 
youngest Town Supervisor in New York State when he was elected as 
Supervisor of the Town of Green Island at the age of 22.
  Congressman McNulty's service in elected office spans almost four 
decades, as supervisor and mayor of the Village of Green Island, a 
member of the New York State Assembly and a Member of this House since 
1988. In Congress, Michael McNulty has distinguished himself by serving 
his constituents on several important committees, including for fifteen 
years on the Ways and Means Committee, where he is currently the 
Chairman of the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  As Congressman McNulty leaves us here in Congress, he goes home to 
spend more time with his lovely wife Nancy, their four daughters and 
five grandchildren, who I know he adores. Our loss is truly their gain, 
and I am sure that they are thrilled that he will be able to spend more 
time with them back home in New York.
  In conclusion, Madam Speaker, I thank Congressman McNulty for his 
friendship and his service to the people of New York and the United 
States. I wish him every success in all of his future endeavors.

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