[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 91 (Thursday, June 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1138]
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                 HONORING THE LIFE OF STEWART WINSTEIN

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                             HON. PHIL HARE

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 17, 2010

  Mr. HARE. Madam Speaker, I rise today in sorrow at the news of the 
death of Stewart Winstein, from Rock Island, Illinois in my 
Congressional District.
  Stewart was one of the most respected and admired leaders in my 
community and built a strong reputation for local activism, public 
service and the belief that politics could be a driving force for 
positive change in the lives of everyday Americans. It is a legacy that 
will be sorely missed in Rock Island, the city that Stewart loved and 
called home.
  As a child of the Great Depression, Stewart and his family faced 
great poverty. It was a powerful influence on him and I am sure 
informed much of his success as an attorney and a founding force of the 
Rock Island Democratic Party.
  As one of the greatest advocates for working men and women that I 
knew, I think his legacy will be that he wanted to make sure that other 
families didn't have to face the economic hardships that he knew too 
well. And as many in the Quad Cities can attest, whether it was working 
people or the vast number of clients he represented through his law 
firm, it is a legacy of great success.
  Stewart put much of his energy and drive into the legal practice he 
built. He started practicing law in 1938 and established an early 
reputation as a formidable attorney. In 1960, he founded the firm of 
Winstein, Kavensky and Wallace with his two partners. The firm thrived 
and grew through his drive and dedication.
  Stewart was dedicated not only to the long-term growth of the Quad 
Cities but also to his mission of public service. His title and 
positions in the community and local government were numerous, 
including his long-time service as chairman of the Quad City 
International Airport Authority, his stint as President of the Rock 
Island County Welfare Information and Referral Services, and his role 
as the public administrator, public guardian and conservator for Rock 
Island County from 1974 to 1978.
  The people he has inspired to pursue public service in West Central 
Illinois and throughout our state are almost too numerous to count, but 
all of them can testify that he was an inspiration and a mentor as they 
have pursued their callings. Stewart had a huge impact on my life and 
my career of public service. He was a valuable teacher who led by 
example and I learned by witnessing the contributions he made to the 
Democratic Party, numerous charities, and local government. Above all, 
I was proud to call him my friend. My thoughts go out to Stewart's 
family, especially his beloved son Arthur.

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