congressional_record: CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2308
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| CREC-1998-11-12-pt1-PgE2308 | 1998-11-12 | 105 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS J. MANTON | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | TRIBUTETO | E2308 | E2308 | [{"name": "Albert Russell Wynn", "role": "speaking"}] | 144 Cong. Rec. E2308 | Congressional Record, Volume 144 Issue 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998) [Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 152 (Thursday, November 12, 1998)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2308] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE THOMAS J. MANTON ______ HON. ALBERT RUSSELL WYNN of maryland in the house of representatives Thursday, November 12, 1998 Mr. WYNN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Representative Thomas J. Manton for fourteen years of service to the citizens of the United States and New York City. Congressman Manton departs Congress with the respect and admiration of his colleagues for his accomplishments and dedication to our nation. Congressman Manton's life truly is a shining example of the American Dream. He was born in 1932 to Irish immigrant parents and grew up in New York City. He graduated from St. John's University and St. John's Law School. After being admitted into the bar in 1963, Congressman Manton served in the United States Marine Corps as a flight navigator and as an officer in the New York City Police Department. Eventually however, he practiced law as a senior partner in a Queens law firm. Recognizing the chance to continue serving the public, Congressman Manton successfully ran for the House of Representatives in 1984 and for seven consecutive terms has honorably served our nation. Since coming to this legislative body, he has served on the House Committees on Banking, Merchant Marine and Fisheries, House Administration and, for the past ten years, on the Commerce Committee. Needless to say, he has had many achievements, including championing the passage of the Clean Air Act of 1990, the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Financial Services Reform. Also, as Co-Chairman of the Congressional Ad-Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs, he has been a strong voice for bringing peace to Northern Ireland. Congressman Manton was instrumental in the implementation of the McBride Principles and the recent Good Friday Irish Peace Accord. Mr. Speaker, since entering this body six years ago, it has been an honor and privilege serving with Congressman Manton. His work for the 7th District of New York has been outstanding, and his constituents can be proud of his tireless efforts on their behalf. I wish him success in his future pursuits and happiness in the years to come. ____________________ |