[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11079-11080]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE JOHN 
JOSEPH MOAKLEY, A REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

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                               speech of

                            HON. BILL LUTHER

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 6, 2001

  Mr. LUTHER. Mr. Speaker, I want to take a moment to honor our late 
colleague, Congressman Joe Moakley.
  Joe Moakley exemplified what public service is supposed to be. He 
served his country

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in the Navy, went on to represent his friends and neighbors in the 
State of Massachusetts and then brought his dedication to the people of 
Boston to the United States Congress. He served with honor, compassion 
and a genuine belief that he was doing the best he could for the people 
who put him there. His commitment to helping people reached from the 
streets of Boston to the people of El Salvador. His humor and smile 
brought much-needed optimism and enthusiasm to Congress, and he made 
this a better place to work.
  Joe was always there for the people he represented, and he was always 
there for his friends. When my own family struggled to cope with a 
serious health problem just a few years ago, Joe was there to encourage 
and support us through that very difficult time. His understanding and 
concern were a great source of comfort, and I hope that the incredible 
outpouring of tributes celebrating Joe's life will bring that same 
comfort to his loved ones.
  Few people are as big-hearted and giving as Joe, and he will be 
sorely missed. His memory and good works will live on and continue to 
touch and improve the lives of people in Boston, in the United States, 
and around the globe.

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