Louis Stokes: “We gather to pay tribute to Hamilton Fish, Jr., our former colleague and good friend. Ham Fish passed away earlier this…”

“We gather to pay tribute to Hamilton Fish, Jr., our former colleague and good friend. Ham Fish passed away earlier this week. With his death, we mourn the loss of a distinguished individual and a committed public servant. When Hamilton Fish, Jr., was elected to the Congress in 1968, he continued a political lineage dating back to the American Revolution. He followed in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, each of whom served in Congress. For over a quarter of a century, Ham represented New York's 19th Congressional District in the Halls of Congress. I share the sentiment of others who state that Ham Fish was one of the outstanding Members of this body in the century. America mourns the loss of an individual who was a real champion of justice and fairness. Mr. Speaker, Hamilton Fish, Jr., earned respect from his colleagues and the Nation for his leadership on civil rights, immigration, and judicial issues.”