Kim Reynolds: “the upstate city of Utica, New York, calls itself the ``City of Possibilities;'' and I rise today to pay tribute to one…”

“the upstate city of Utica, New York, calls itself the ``City of Possibilities;'' and I rise today to pay tribute to one of its sons, who saw his service in government not only as that of great possibilities, but of responsibility and achievement. My friend, my colleague, Sherwood ``Sherry'' Boehlert will retire at the end of this Congress after 12 terms of proud service to his community, his state and our nation. Whether it was as a Congressional staff member, U.S. Army veteran, Oneida County Executive, or Member of Congress, Sherry Boehlert saw government as a proud and noble profession, serving others to achieve for them a better quality of life. His service on the House Science Committee, which began in 1983 and culminated with his election as chairman in 2001, earned Sherry high marks for his intellect and independence, his ability and his vision. As a fellow New Yorker, I have been honored to be Sherry's friend and colleague for so many years. I know how committed he has been to the responsibilities of his office and those he serves, and the tremendous devotion he feels to this institution. Second only to this House is Sherry's devotion to another great institution, the New York Yankees. And it was the Yankee Clipper himself, Joe DiMaggio, who once said ``there is always some kid who may be seeing me for the first time. I owe him my best.'' Mr. Speaker, for more than two decades, Sherry Boehlert has always given us his best.”