[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 156 (Thursday, December 2, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2056]
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                 TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN STEPHEN SOLARZ

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                        HON. MICHAEL E. McMAHON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 2, 2010

  Mr. McMAHON. Madam Speaker, today I rise to honor the memory of 
native Brooklynite, global connoisseur and dear friend, Congressman 
Stephen Solarz.
  Congressman Solarz worked tirelessly on the House Foreign Affairs 
Committee as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific to 
address some of the most controversial topics and political figures of 
our time. Congressman Solarz combined American foreign policy with a 
Brooklyn twist, being both affable and austere when necessary. His work 
affected numerous corners of the world from North Korea to Israel to 
Turkey and beyond.
  Furthermore, Congressman Solarz's legendary staff members, including 
Assemblyman Peter Abbate, have gone on to contribute greatly to New 
York City. I have had the pleasure of working with his colleagues and 
have seen the Congressman's great work live on through them.
  Today, on the day of his funeral, my thoughts and prayers are with 
his family and his wife, Nina. It brings me great sadness to say 
goodbye to an American hero like Congressman Solarz. He will truly be 
missed across the globe.

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