Mr. Speaker. I rise to commemorate the Honorable Paul ODwyer who passed away Tuesday night after a long and distinguished career. Paul ODwyer was a -great American and a great New Yorker. His many. many friends and colleagues will miss his wit. wisdom. counsel. friendship. and unflinching dedication to the causes in which he believed. Mr. Speaker. as the son of Irish immigrants. bom and raised in New York City. I cannot think of a person. other than my own father. that I admired more than Paul ODwyer. Of his many accomplishment over the years. I will remember most his indispensable role in fighting for peace in Northem Ireland.
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