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John Larson: “I thank Representative Shays for yielding. This is a very difficult time for the Meskill family, whose husband, father…”

On the recordOctober 31, 2007
I thank Representative Shays for yielding. This is a very difficult time for the Meskill family, whose husband, father, grandfather served as Governor of the State of Connecticut, was a judge in the Second Circuit, chief judge from 1991 through 1992. He served in this body with distinction. He was the former mayor of New Britain, Connecticut. I had the opportunity to work with Governor Meskill, Congressman Meskill, and our hearts and thoughts and prayers go out to Mary, his lovely wife; and his entire family.
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John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut

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Paying tribute to the late Governor Meskill and expressing condolences to his family.

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