On the recordJanuary 26, 1994
I rise today with great sorrow to pay tribute to a former Member of the House, and a personal friend, the Honorable Thomas C. McGrath, who passed away last week. Tom McGrath represented New Jersey's Second Congressional District in the House from 1964-66. Although he only served one term, he developed an outstanding reputation both in Washington and back home for hard work, unquestioned integrity, and a deep commitment to public service. After serving in Congress, Tom went on to serve as legal counsel for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, before finally returning back home to the Jersey shore. Tom was a fine lawyer, an outstanding public servant, and a wonderful human being. I am grateful to have the opportunity to know Tom McGrath, and to follow in his footsteps in the House. My heart goes out to his wife, Betty and other members of his family on the loss of this outstanding American.
