[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 120 (Thursday, September 12, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1306]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


             HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF MICHAEL McCABE

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 12, 2013

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the life and legacy 
of our dear friend Michael McCabe. An active member of our community 
and a proud South Buffalonian, Mike passed away in November of 2012 
after a hard-fought battle with brain cancer. To honor Mike's memory, 
Today's Rowin', Growin' and Throwin' 5k will benefit Carly's Club and 
cancer research.
   Born and raised in South Buffalo, Michael graduated from Bishop 
Timon High School and the University at Buffalo.
   Mike lived in South Buffalo for his entire life, demonstrating his 
deep pride through his honorable community service. He was the longtime 
commissioner of the St. Martin's Athletic Club, and a member of the 
Erie County Democratic Committee.
   Professionally, Mike served as a teacher in the Buffalo Public 
Schools for thirty-seven years. Day in and day out, he dedicated his 
boundless energy and talents to his students.
   After school hours, Mike was an avid sailor. His boat, The Irish 
Wake, was a fixture in the RCR Marina in downtown Buffalo.
   In September 2011, Michael was diagnosed with brain cancer. While he 
and his family faced this unfathomable tragedy, Mike remained upbeat 
and positive. Just one year later, Mike lost his battle with cancer.
   Mike's spirit of goodwill and passion for public service lives on 
through his family. He loved and cherished his wife, Maureen, their 
four sons, Michael, Sean, Chris, and Bret, daughter Mollie, and eight 
grandchildren.
   Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me a few moments to honor the 
life and legacy of Mike McCabe and his energy and passion for our 
community. I am proud to continue the fight for funding for cancer 
research, to improve the quality of care for those affected by cancer, 
and ultimately, to find a cure.

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