[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 77 (Tuesday, June 4, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E780-E781]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING MR. MORTON H. ABRAMOWITZ

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 4, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise with great solemnity to honor 
the life and service of a great man, Mr. Morton H. Abramowitz.
   Morton ``Mort'' was a tireless resident of Niagara Falls, NY who 
dedicated himself to the residents and to the betterment of his 
hometown.
   Mort was a lifelong resident of Niagara Falls and proudly served his 
country in World War II as a Non-Commissioned Officer. He earned a 
degree in business from the University of Michigan as well as his Juris 
Doctor of Law Degree from the University at Buffalo.
   Mort was a distinguished attorney in Niagara Falls as well as former 
Niagara Falls City Manager, former Niagara County Attorney and was 
currently the legal advisor for the Niagara Falls City Council and 
Niagara Falls Library Board. Mort recognized the importance and 
inherent value in serving in a community, through his commitment to 
service in local government, and also through his devotion to his local 
congregation, the former Temple Beth Israel in Niagara Falls and Rotary 
International of the Niagara Falls, NY chapter, where he served as 
past-President. Mort also served as past President of the Jewish 
Federation and the Health Systems Agency.
   Mort also served as a volunteer for the Salvation Army and the 
American Red Cross. Service was a very important part of his life. One 
of Mort's quotes was ``service is the highest honor of any public 
servant.''
   Mr. Speaker, I thank you for allowing me a few moments to honor the 
life and service of

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Morton H. Abramowitz. I ask my colleagues to join me in offering our 
sincere condolences to the family he leaves behind.

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