[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 28772-28773]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING KEN LASKER FOR HIS CAMPAIGN TO BECOME CHAUTAUQUA COUNTY 
                           DISTRICT ATTORNEY

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 15, 2005

  Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Ken Lasker, a 
resident of Chautauqua

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County for his quest to become the Chautauqua County District Attorney.

  The campaign trail is a difficult path to take. Any person with a 
dream may enter but only a few are able to reach the end. Mr. Lasker 
traveled that path with his head held high and a smile on his face the 
entire way. I have no doubt that his kind demeanor left a lasting 
impression on the voters of Chautauqua County.

  Ken is one of those people that leave a huge impact on his community. 
For many years, both as a candidate or as an attorney at the law firm, 
Burgett and Robbins, his efforts to better Chautauqua County have left 
a lasting impression not only on the county itself but on its 
residents. His face, voice, opinions and successes were and still are a 
staple in Chautauqua County. Our county and our residents are better 
for the undying work and issues that Mr. Lasker uncovered during his 
campaign.

  A true testimony to Ken can be found in many areas of the county and 
in many people whose lives he touched. One doesn't have to look far to 
see what a strong work ethic can do. His campaign was full of energy 
and enthusiasm. I have no doubt that good things are still to come from 
Ken, he is a truly dedicated and determined person.

  Chautauqua County is blessed to have such strong individuals with a 
desire to make this county the wonderful place that we all know it can 
be. Ken is one of those people and that is why, Mr. Speaker, I rise to 
honor him today.

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