Maloney Honors Former Congressman Maurice Hinchey in Speech on House Floor

WASHINGTON — After former Congressman Maurice Hinchey passed away, Representative Sean Patrick Maloney (NY-18), who represents a portion of Hinchey’s old district, gave a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives to honor his legacy. 

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A transcript of Rep. Maloney’s remarks is available below.

“Thank you Mister Speaker. I rise to honor a giant of the Hudson Valley – Former Congressman Maurice Hinchey.

Mr. Hinchey passed away last week, but 21 years ago, I had the opportunity to be a young volunteer on his campaign for Congress. A few days ago I attended his wake with hundreds of my neighbors in the Hudson Valley.

When you met Maurice Hinchey, you met first and foremost, a real life, flesh and blood human being who was strong and principled and passionate. And that person became a real hero to many of us in the Hudson Valley. We celebrate his life of service in the Navy, in the New York Assembly, and of course here in the Congress.

I’m blessed to represent a district that includes many of the same communities that Maurice Hinchey represented. And when I took office, I heard the same thing again and again: “If you want to succeed, just do what Maurice Hinchey did.” Well, that advice is easier said than done – but I’ve tried. He was one of a kind: a leader, a fighter, a gentleman, a statesman. He was a tireless advocate for the Hudson River and for the larger environment.

We are all blessed to have been served by him, and he will be sorely missed.”