[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 105 (Thursday, July 14, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1321-E1322]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MICHAEL J. STACK, JR.

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                          HON. ROBERT A. BRADY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 14, 2011

  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor my dear 
friend Michael J. Stack, Jr. Mike left us yesterday. But, his spirit 
will live on forever.
  Mike was deeply rooted in Philadelphia's civic and political life. 
His father served in this body from January 3, 1935-January 3, 1939. 
But, in many ways, the son eclipsed the father. Mike, Jr., was a quiet 
giant. He was an accomplished attorney and a forceful advocate for 
regular people. He was a loving husband and father. And, you can find 
his face next to the definition of the word friend in the dictionary.
  But, Mike kept a special place in his heart for the people and the 
committee people of the 58th Ward. Mike never asked me for anything for 
himself. But, he was always fighting for the needs of the people he 
represented. The word ``no'' wasn't in his vocabulary when it came to 
them. And they loved him for it.
  Mike Stack, Jr.'s, career spanned the great events of Philadelphia's 
history. He was active in the election of every Democrat mayor of 
Philadelphia in the 20th and 21st Centuries. He played a major role in 
the rise of our party in the city and in our state. And he was an 
important advisor to all of our elected officials, especially to me.
  Mike was also a prolific writer, having penned four novels. More 
importantly, he leaves a living legacy behind him. The love of his 
life, Fay, served with distinction on the bench. And Michael, III 
serves in Pennsylvania's Senate. But, we are all a little poorer today 
for having loss this giant of a man.
  I ask all of my colleagues to join me in honoring his life and in 
expressing the condolences of this House to his family.

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