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“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3166, introduced by the gentleman from New York (Mr. Engel), designates this U.S. Postal Service facility in Tappan, New York as the ``John G. Dow Post Office Building.'' The entire New York State delegation has cosponsored this legislation. Congressman John Dow was elected to a seat in this House from the people of New York's Hudson Valley in 1964. He dutifully served three terms in this body during the height of the Vietnam War. He was known for his strong opposition to the war during that tumultuous period in American history. Congressman Dow passed away on March 11th of this year at the age of 97. He was a principled, poised, and passionate representative of the people of New York. Along with the gentleman from New York (Mr. Engel), I certainly want to extend the best wishes of this House to the family of John Dow. The post office in Tappan will be a deserved commemoration of his public service. I urge all Members to support the passage of H.R. 3166, and I congratulate the gentleman from New York for having his bill considered by the whole House.”