Joe Crowley: “I rise today to respectfully acknowledge and pay tribute to the distinguished careers of the four retiring Members of…”

“I rise today to respectfully acknowledge and pay tribute to the distinguished careers of the four retiring Members of the New York delegation, Sherwood Boehlert, Major Owens, John Sweeney, and Sue Kelly. Representative Boehlert has served the people of his upstate New York district with pride for 12 consecutive terms and leaves us now as the Republican dean of our delegation. His tenure in the House will be reflected upon with admiration and he will be remembered in particular for his successful efforts at bipartisan compromise. Reaching across the aisle numerous times, Sherry has delivered results which have benefited not only the people of his native New York but which have also enhanced the welfare of the entire nation. As long-time Chair of the House Science Committee, he has worked on a number of issues ranging from fuel efficiency and researching environmentally-friendly energies to improving the quality of math and science education programs for our nation's youth.”