[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 22 (Thursday, February 2, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E87]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING JOE QUINN

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                          HON. SETH MAGAZINER

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 2, 2023

  Mr. MAGAZINER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a good 
Democrat, a great American, and an even better husband, father, and 
grandfather, Joe Quinn. After 89 years of life, Joseph Raymond Quinn 
sadly passed away on December 30, 2022.
  As an elementary school teacher, Congressional aide, and political 
activist, Joe was an involved member of his community. After embarking 
upon a 33-year career as an educator, Joe served as a part-time staffer 
to 3 U.S. Representatives over the course of 5 decades. In this role, 
Joe helped to deliver constituent services to his neighbors, and he 
most enjoyed interviewing applicants for nominations to the United 
States military service academies, attending Eagle Scout ceremonies, 
and resolving constituent's concerns.
  Joe was also strongly committed to community service, and his 
greatest passion was politics and government. Joe was a fixture in Town 
and County Democratic parties for more than 60 years, and he served as 
Chairperson of the Smithtown Democratic Party for more than 20 years, 
where he guided the campaigns of countless candidates. He also 
represented the party at several Democratic National Conventions as a 
New York State delegate. His dedication to the Town and County 
Democrats continued beyond his tenure as Chairperson, and he only 
recently stepped back from active politics, after his reduced mobility 
prevented him from ``pounding the pavement'' in support of candidates.
  Joe never passed up an opportunity to enjoy music, friendship, 
travel, or sporting events. He was a proud alumnus of Iona College and 
an avid supporter of their college basketball program. In 2006, he was 
recognized by Iona College as Alumnus of the Year. Joe was also a 5-
time marathon runner, an avid reader, and a lover of nature and 
camping.
  Joe will be remembered by his beloved and devoted wife, Anne M. Quinn 
and their 10 children and their spouses: Kathleen Siebert and husband 
Mark, Terence Quinn, Brendan Quinn and wife Nancy, Marybeth McGann, 
Patrick Quinn and wife Elizabeth, Neil Quinn and wife Penny, Timothy 
Quinn and wife Lori, Regina Ruoff and husband Mike, Laurence Quinn and 
wife Jeanmarie, and Julianne Kelly and husband James, along with their 
grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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