[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 76 (Monday, May 18, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H5692-H5693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             HONORING STEWART WINSTEIN ON HIS 95TH BIRTHDAY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Hare) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. HARE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Stewart Winstein, who 
turns 95 years young on May the 28th. Stewart is a giant of Rock Island 
County and one of the most respected leaders in my entire congressional 
district.
  Stewart's contributions to the Quad Cities region are enough to fill 
up three biographies. He was the longest serving chairman in the 
history of the Rock Island County Metropolitan Airport Authority. In 
that position, he fostered unprecedented growth at the Quad City 
International Airport. He oversaw major expansion projects, as well as 
the increased security that resulted from the September 11 terrorist 
attacks. Through it all, Stewart was committed to providing the people 
of the Quad Cities with a safe, reliable, and very bustling airport. 
The thousands of people that fly in and out of the Quad City airport 
are fortunate to have had Stewart's leadership and his dedication.
  From 1974 to 1978, Stewart served as president of the Rock Island 
County Welfare Information and Referral Services. And as if that didn't 
keep him busy enough, he was also public administrator, public 
guardian, and conservator during that time.
  Amazingly, all the things I've named so far were just Stewart's 
extracurricular activities. His day job was being the best attorney in 
all of Rock Island County. Stewart is renowned for the law firm he 
founded with his two partners, Frank Wallace and Harrison Kavensky, 
nearly 50 years ago. Winstein, Kavensky & Wallace has withstood the 
test of time as a result of the tremendous leadership of Stewart and 
the outstanding service he has provided to all of his clients.
  But it was in the arena of politics that I got to know Stewart so 
well. He is a fierce and articulate advocate of the Democratic Party 
and our principles. He worked tirelessly for local Democrats, including 
myself and my predecessor, Congressman Lane Evans. Stewart has hosted 
events for candidates from the White House to the courthouse at his 
home. He witnessed history as a delegate to the 1968 Democratic 
Convention in Chicago and attended several more in the years that 
followed. He served long stints as vice chairperson and treasurer of 
the Illinois State Democratic Central Committee.

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  To list Stewart's numerous accomplishments only tells half the story. 
Stewart is a great man. He always had tremendous love for family, 
especially his late wife, Dorothy. Dorothy was not just Stewart's wife, 
she was his very best friend.
  I have had the honor and privilege of calling Stewart a longtime 
friend and trusted advisor for many years. Our community has benefited 
greatly from his generosity and his goodwill. To put it simply, the 
Quad Cities is a better place to live because of Stewart Winstein.
  I would like to join Stewart's son, Arthur, his stepson, Max, and all 
of his family and friends in wishing him a very happy 95th birthday.

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