[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 16 (Monday, January 29, 2024)]
[House]
[Pages H268-H269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   MOURNING THE LOSS OF MATTHEW PETER

  (Mr. TONKO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. TONKO. Mr. Speaker, I rise to mourn the heavy loss of Matt Peter, 
a friend to all and a rising star in our community whose light was cut 
short far too soon.
  As a former chief of staff to the mayor of Albany, an Albany County 
legislator, and executive director of the Albany Parking Authority, 
Matt was a public servant in the truest sense of the word. His passion 
and love for his community shone through in everything he did, and he 
had a determination and the know-how to get things done to improve 
people's lives.
  He accomplished so much during his years as a legislator, from 
helping modernize the parking authority to championing policies that 
provide mental health and substance use treatment. While his impact 
will continue

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to resonate with all across Albany city and Albany County, Matt will be 
best remembered for his kindness, his intelligence, and immense spirit 
of service.
  My prayers and deepest condolences go out to his fiancee, Corinne, 
his parents, Bill and Nancy; his siblings, Brian and Sara; and all of 
his many family and loved ones.
  Rest in peace, my dear friend.

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