[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 14]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 19923]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




          HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF SHELDON SCHLESINGER

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 9, 2015

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the life and 
legacy of my dear, longtime friend Mr. Sheldon ``Shelly'' Schlesinger 
of Broward County, Florida, who sadly passed away on Wednesday, 
December 2nd at age 85. Shelly was born in Brooklyn, New York, and 
later moved to Florida where he attended the University of Miami and 
the University of Miami School of Law, and met his wife of 60 years 
Barbara.
  Shelly's passion for the law and his skills in the courtroom were 
unrivaled. He practiced for 60 years and worked on landmark cases 
across the nation representing individuals and consumers. Shelly was 
recognized in every edition of the book ``The Best Lawyers in America'' 
throughout his career. His other honors include induction into the 
Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame and receipt of the Lifetime Achievement Award 
at the Florida Verdicts Hall of Fame by the Daily Business Review.
  Shelly was not only celebrated for being one of the best trial 
attorneys in the country, but also fervently served the South Florida 
community. He was a member of the Board of Governors of Nova 
Southeastern Law Center and chairman of the Board of Trustees of 
Broward Community College. Shelly was also one of the founders of the 
Broward County Trial Lawyers Association and served as the 
organization's president.
  I offer my deepest condolences to Shelly's family. He is survived by 
his two sons, Scott (m. Anne) and Gregg, as well as his six 
grandchildren, Charlotte, Alexander, Molly, Theodora, Samuel, and 
Theodore; and his brother-in-law, Larry Butler (m. Grace).
  His presence will be profoundly missed, however his impact in the 
sphere of law and public service will never be forgotten.
  Mr. Speaker, I am honored to pay my respects to Sheldon Schlesinger 
and his family. He was a great friend to me throughout the years. His 
spirit, loving memory, and legacy will always live on.

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