[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 142 (Tuesday, September 20, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H5648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
HONORING THE LIFE OF CHARLES EVANS HUGHES
(Ms. STEFANIK asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
Ms. STEFANIK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable man
from my district who dedicated his life to serving our country.
Charles Evans Hughes was born in Glens Falls, New York, where his
first home still stands on Center Street. Mr. Hughes began his storied
career in public service when he was elected Governor of New York in
1906. He was later appointed to the Supreme Court by President William
Howard Taft, where he served 6 years, before resigning in 1916 to run
for President.
While his run for President would be unsuccessful, Mr. Hughes
continued his life of public service by serving as Secretary of State
for Presidents Warren G. Harding and Calvin Coolidge. Later, Charles
Evans Hughes was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by
President Herbert Hoover.
In Glens Falls, we are proud of his amazing legacy of public service,
and we will gather on October 15 to celebrate the 100th anniversary of
his run for President.
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