[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 18 (Tuesday, February 3, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E155]
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                 HONORING THE LIFE OF LUKE WAGNER ADAMS

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                          HON. JOSEPH CROWLEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 2015

  Mr. CROWLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life and 
service of Luke Wagner Adams. Luke was a beloved member of the Queens 
community, who recently passed away at 76 years of age.
  A longtime Queens resident, Luke settled in Sunnyside as a young man 
and quickly became one of the community's most well-known activists. 
One of Luke's enduring legacies was his leadership at the helm of the 
Gateway Restoration Project, which led to the creation of Sunnyside's 
most iconic symbol, the Sunnyside Arch. Luke led the charge on a number 
of additional projects to improve Sunnyside as a prominent member of 
the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce, Sunnyside/Woodside Lions Club, 
Sunnyside Kiwanis Club, and Sunnyside Artists. In recognition of his 
long list of accomplishments, the Sunnyside Chamber of Commerce and 
Sunnyside Artists' annual `Luke Adams Sunnysider of the Year' award was 
named in his honor.
  Luke will forever be known not only for his love for his community, 
but also for his generosity and selflessness. Luke's loyalty to his 
friends and community was unmatched, and he was willing to go above and 
beyond for those who asked him for help. Whether it was raising money 
for the hungry, being the first to welcome a newcomer to the 
neighborhood, or ensuring that others who joined him in his civic 
engagement received proper recognition, Luke was the most humble and 
genuine person one could come across.
  Luke was immensely proud of his community, and dedicated his life to 
making his neighborhood a better place. Mr. Speaker, Luke's commitment 
to Queens is, and will continue to be, an inspiration to all of us. I 
ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the life and legacy of Luke 
Wagner Adams. May he rest in peace.

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