[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 165 (Tuesday, December 14, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2135]
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         OFFERING CONDOLENCES TO THE FAMILY OF J. EUGENE QUINN

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                           HON. PETER T. KING

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 14, 2010

  Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, I rise today to offer my 
sincerest condolences to the family of J. Eugene Quinn following his 
untimely passing on December 7th, 2010. Gene was a beloved brother of 
Thomas, Paul and Francis, a devoted husband to Marguerite, loving 
father to Tara and proud grandfather of Andrew and Fiona.
  A veteran of the United States Army, Gene had a long career in the 
Federal Government beginning with a position in the Reagan 
administration. Gene was a patron of the arts and founding member of 
the Anacostia Gracious Arts Program, an urban after-school arts program 
for underprivileged youth in Washington. I was always proud to call him 
my friend. In short, his commitment to public service was truly 
remarkable. His life and contributions will certainly be missed by 
many.

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