[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1550]
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                         HONORING HUGH L. CAREY

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 7, 2011

  Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in remembrance of Hugh L. 
Carey, former Governor of New York, Member of Congress and decorated 
World War II veteran, who passed away on August 7, 2011.
  Governor Carey's life is truly indicative of what it means to be an 
American. His accomplishments were many, and I know he will be 
remembered as one of the greatest New Yorkers in history.
  Born to first-generation Irish immigrants, the Governor at an early 
age dedicated his life to serving his city, State and country. As a 
member of the U.S. Infantry's 104th Division during World War II, Carey 
and his unit courageously helped liberate the citizens of France, 
Belgium and the Netherlands, as well as the prisoners of the Nordhausen 
concentration camp. After returning from the war, he finished his 
undergraduate and law degrees at St. John's University in New York 
City, and in 1961, Governor Carey was first elected to the U.S. House 
of Representatives, where he represented the people of New York until 
1974.
  In addition to his many successes serving as a Congressman, most New 
Yorkers admire him for his role in saving the city and State of New 
York from fiscal insolvency during the economic crisis of the 1970s. 
During a period of great economic uncertainty, Governor Carey had the 
insight, fortitude and wisdom to make the tough decisions to repair New 
York's finances. Employing a system of shared sacrifice, Governor Carey 
brought labor, industry and government together to the negotiating 
table to hammer out an agreement that pulled the city back from the 
brink of insolvency. As a leader during some of New York's darkest 
times, his willingness to make the difficult choices and bring 
disparate parties to the bargaining table should be an example to 
leaders today.
  The Governor had far too many other accomplishments to list them all. 
However, a common thread connected all of his efforts--from his work to 
promote peace in the North of Ireland to his efforts at expanding aid 
to students in need, the Governor always put the people of New York 
first. Because of his commitment, his perseverance and his love of New 
York, the impact of his life is felt today by all New Yorkers. We will 
all miss a great American and true son of New York, Governor Hugh L. 
Carey.

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