[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E272-E273]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING THE LIFE OF LOU SEPERSKY

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                          HON. JERROLD NADLER

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2024

  Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Lou 
Sepersky, whose decades of dedicated public service and visionary 
contributions have left an indelible mark on New York City. I was 
privileged to have known Lou for over sixty years, and it was an honor 
to work with him as a colleague and call him my friend.
  As the President of MetroEast, he played a pivotal role in reigniting 
the momentum for the long-delayed full-build Second Avenue subway. His 
relentless advocacy and leadership were instrumental in securing 
support and federal funding for this vital project. Lou's dream for the 
subway to extend from 125th Street, cutting across Manhattan to Hanover 
Square, was not just a transportation plan but a vision for connecting 
and transforming communities.
  His deep commitment to public service shone through his extensive 
involvement with Manhattan's Community Board Six. Serving with 
distinction for over five decades, he became the longest-serving 
Community Board Member in the city.
  Lou was a fervent advocate for public spaces. He played a key role in 
creating the

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East Midtown Greenway and developing Sutton Place Park, ensuring they 
were inclusive and enjoyable for all. His contributions were critical 
in the remapping and expansion of Dag Hammarskjold Plaza and the 
creation of Stuyvesant Cove Park.
  Lou's dedication to his community and city extended into the 
political arena as well. He was a delegate at the Democratic National 
Convention in 1992, a Democratic candidate for the New York State 
Senate, and a Democratic District Leader in East Midtown, Manhattan.
  As we reflect on Lou's remarkable life and legacy, let us remember 
his humor, his thoughtfulness, and his relentless pursuit of a better 
and more connected New York. He will be deeply missed, but his 
contributions will continue to benefit our city for generations to 
come.

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