Chuck Schumer: “I rise today with 61 of my colleagues to introduce a bill to name the beautiful Federal Courthouse located at 500 Pearl…”

“I rise today with 61 of my colleagues to introduce a bill to name the beautiful Federal Courthouse located at 500 Pearl Street in Manhattan, after my esteemed colleague and champion of this project, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan. When I think about the many accomplishments of the distinguished Senator or the numerous accolades that he has received, I am left with very big shoes to fill and very few words that have yet to be used to describe the man and his legacy. His roles throughout his 47-year career in public service include legislator, scholar, reformer, teacher and last, but definitely not least, builder. In New York, Pat Moynihan has taught us the value of beautiful public works. It is especially for his role as builder that we honor Pat Moynihan today. The Federal Courthouse at 500 Pearl Street embodies the same spirit as his previous architectural endeavors--an extraordinary work of art, inside and out.”