Mr. Speaker. as has been noted. the late SILVIO 0. CONTE was one of the best loved members of this House. An entertaining and effective orator. he possessed a biting wit and a spirited sense of humor. As a fiscal conservative. he was as tough on wasteful spending as any Member of this body. The son of Italian Immigrants. and a veteran of World War II. SILVIO CONTE was elected in 1958 and served 32 years as an esteemed Member of this body. In his 17th term. he was truly an institution unto himself. In my opinion. SIL CONTE was one of the greatest things ever to come out of the State of Massachusetts.
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