[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[House]
[Pages 11618-11619]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 IN MEMORY OF PROFESSOR DAVID GROSSMAN

  (Mr. KENNEDY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in memory of a dear friend and 
mentor who passed away over the weekend.
  Professor David Grossman was a talented lawyer, a dedicated teacher, 
and a passionate advocate. He committed his life to the fair 
implementation of the law, believing that it applies to all of us and 
protects each of us.
  Throughout his career, he showed how words like ``justice'' and 
``fairness'' were not just ideas for discussion, but principles that 
had to be fought for, protected, and defended. He made the law come 
alive. He gave it a face and a family.
  Serving at the helm of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau for nearly a 
decade, he trained, supervised, and worked with over 180 law students 
and served

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roughly 2,700 low-income individuals and their families.
  Through his service, he protected thousands of people in need and 
inspired hundreds of young lawyers. Our community has lost a champion, 
but his values and vision live on through all those he touched.
  My thoughts and prayers are with Stacy, Lev, and Shayna during this 
difficult time.
  May his memory be a blessing for us all.

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