[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 5, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E96]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF EMANUEL GOLD

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                            HON. GRACE MENG

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 5, 2013

  Ms. MENG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the life and 
service of Emanuel Gold, known to his friends as Manny. After a long 
fight with cancer, Manny passed away at 77.
  Manny Gold began his distinguished career in Albany, New York as 
Counsel to the Majority Leader of the New York State Senate in 1965. At 
35 years old, he was elected to the Assembly, and a year later to the 
New York State Senate where he would serve for 27 years.
  Manny had a great sense of humor and was well regarded on both sides 
of the aisle. His tireless work throughout his career permanently 
bettered New York State, New York City and the Borough of Queens.
  One of Manny's greatest legislative accomplishments was the ``Son of 
Sam'' law, which prohibited criminals from profiting from their crimes. 
This landmark legislation helped lay the foundation for similar laws 
around the country.
  Manny was an avid photographer and could often be seen taking 
pictures of the State Capitol and Executive Office Building in Albany. 
In his earlier days Manny was a boxer, but he quickly made a transition 
to the less physically demanding sport of golf which he played over the 
course of his long life. His love for music was as strong as it was for 
sports and politics, exemplified by the symphony orchestras he 
conducted.
  Mr. Speaker, Manny was a tireless public servant for the citizens of 
New York and always made it a priority to put his constituents first. 
Even with the loss of his beloved sons Adam and Jeffery he continued to 
be a strong leading voice for the people of New York.
  With work that spanned over three decades he exemplified the meaning 
of courage and strength by sponsoring legislation that touched the 
lives of many who lived and worked in Queens. These bills included a 
measure to mandate that New York City hospitals provide Emergency Room 
treatment and to make public buildings more accessible for the 
disabled.
  The legacy that he leaves reflects the love for his New York family, 
but more importantly the love he had for wife Judith, his surviving 
children Sue and Steve, his daughter Bonnie and his granddaughters 
Emily and Jackie.
  Mr. Speaker, for his service to New York State, advocacy for Queens, 
and devotion to his family and friends, I ask all of my colleagues in 
the House of Representatives to join me in honoring Emanuel Gold.

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