[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 17 (Wednesday, January 29, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H1503]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING CONGRESSMAN GEORGE WORTLEY

  (Mr. MAFFEI asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. MAFFEI. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor one of my predecessors, 
former Congressman George Wortley, who served as central New York's 
Representative during the 1980s for four terms. Mr. Wortley passed away 
on January 21 at the age of 87.
  Mr. Wortley was very well known as being a very friendly, kind, and 
personable man, an outstanding member of our community in central New 
York, a real neighbor to so many.
  He was born and raised in Tully, New York. He graduated from Syracuse 
University in 1948. He served in the Navy and then began his career as 
a newspaper man, serving as president and publisher of seven weekly 
newspapers, spanning more than four decades.
  He won his congressional seat in 1980 and went on to be a dedicated 
public servant throughout his time in the House. He was known for 
working with others in the best interest of our community. And while he 
served on the House Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs Committee, he 
was known for the development of the reverse mortgage annuity for 
seniors and was a significant force in reforming anti-money laundering 
laws to fight drug trafficking. He also served on the Ethics Committee, 
which is a service to all.
  He will be remembered across central New York for his genuine 
dedication to service. Services will be held Monday; and if any 
colleagues want any information on that, please see my office.
  Mr. Speaker, I would ask to have a brief moment of silence for 
Congressman George Wortley.

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