[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 765]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


 THANKING REPRESENTATIVE HINCHEY FOR HIS SERVICE TO NEW YORK STATE AND 
                                AMERICA

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                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 1, 2012

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of my 
colleague and fellow New Yorker, Congressman Maurice Hinchey, who will 
not be seeking reelection. As members of the New York Congressional 
Delegation, I have seen firsthand the contributions Maurice has made to 
the people of the 22nd Congressional District, New York State and our 
entire nation.
  A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Congressman Hinchey rose from humble 
beginnings to serve in both the New York State Assembly and the House 
of Representatives. As an important member of the Appropriations 
Committee, Congressman Hinchey has created good paying jobs, invested 
in New York and America's infrastructure, protected middle-class 
families, championed for local farmers and has been a great protector 
of our environment.
  I wholeheartedly thank Congressman Hinchey for his service, 
leadership and friendship. He has shown inspiring strength and resolve 
in battling cancer while upholding the highest level of commitment to 
his constituents and country. I wish Congressman Hinchey both health 
and happiness during the next chapter in his life.

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