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Christine Quinn: I will include my prepared remarks for today's Record, because we in these prepared remarks talk about the things that…

On the recordSeptember 19, 2000
I will include my prepared remarks for today's Record, because we in these prepared remarks talk about the things that Senator Moynihan has done. I would like to file those, and if I may, Senator, take a moment of personal privilege to thank you on behalf of the residents of Buffalo and Erie County in western New York for all you have done over several years. I remember when I got elected in 1992 and first came into office in 1993, the very first visitor in my office was you, the very first person to come over and talk with me. We sat in the corner and enjoyed a cup of tea, and you told me what would be important for New York State. And you were right. You have been for all of us, Members and constituents alike, a model and an example. I can give you a little secret here that my cousin Peter Quinn in Monroe County in Rochester, New York, has a son about 7 or 8 right now, and his name is Daniel Patrick Quinn. My youngest brother, Mike up in Buffalo, has a son named Daniel Patrick Quinn. There are no John Francis Quinns running around that I know of, Senator, but lots of Daniel Patricks. We cannot find a stronger advocate for the arts, whether it is the Darwin Martin House and the Frank Lloyd Wright effort in Buffalo, New York, when we turn to someone like you.…
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Christine Quinn

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Expressing gratitude to Senator Moynihan for his contributions to New York and the arts.

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