[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 183 (Tuesday, October 19, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1107]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE LIVES AND SERVICE OF NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLYMAN AND WOMAN 
                       JOHN AND CHLOE ANN O'NEIL

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 19, 2021

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the lives of New 
York State Assemblyman and Assemblywoman John and Chloe Ann O'Neil on 
the occasion of their memorial dedication service.
  Prior to Mr. O'Neil's time in the Assembly, he dedicated his life to 
teaching students at various universities throughout upstate New York, 
such as Canton College of Technology. He spent over twenty years 
working with the United University Professions to ensure professors all 
over New York were well represented. Mrs. O'Neil spent her life 
dedicated to serving others through volunteer work at Canton-Potsdam 
Hospital and decades of teaching at the Parishville-Hopkins Central 
School. John and Chloe Ann were married in April of 1966 at Sacred 
Heart Church in Cicero, New York and the loving couple had two 
children.
  John and Chloe Ann O'Neil were both dedicated New York State assembly 
members. John was elected to the Assembly in 1980, representing the St. 
Lawrence County area. He served six terms, working up until his passing 
in 1992. Chloe Ann worked closely with John while he was in office and 
was subsequently elected to John's seat in a special election, serving 
from 1993 to 1998. Both John and Chloe Ann O'Neil were enthusiastic 
advocates for helping others and improving the quality of life for New 
York State residents.
  John O'Neil tragically died in a car accident in 1992 and Chloe Ann 
O'Neil passed away in a two-car collision in 2018. The O'Neils were 
true assets to the North Country and every New York State citizen has 
benefited from the immense civic commitment of this legendary couple. I 
am proud to honor the lives of John and Chloe Ann O'Neil on behalf of 
New York's 21st Congressional District.

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