On the recordNovember 30, 2017
It is with great respect and sorrow that I rise today to announce the passing of our former colleague, Congressman Maurice Hinchey. Mr. Hinchey passed away on November 22, just before Thanksgiving, at the age of 79 in Saugerties, New York, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy that was marked by fervent patriotism, political courage, and forward-thinking leadership. During his 20 years of service in the House of Representatives, Maurice Hinchey represented a broad swath of New York State, from the Hudson Valley and the Catskill Mountains, over in the Southern Tier as well. Many of those areas make up what is today's 19th Congressional District, which I currently represent. I also had the honor of working alongside Mr. Hinchey for 6 years in the New York State Assembly. There, he developed and honed his legislative skills as chairman of the assembly's Environmental Conservation Committee. We proudly note the service of Maurice Hinchey to the Nation, and I am glad to be joined here by colleagues from the New York delegation and the dean of the delegation, Ms. Slaughter, to extend our heartfelt condolences to Maurice Hinchey's widow, and to the entire Hinchey family. ____________________
