Spotlight on Success - Congressman Sherwood Boehlert

The office, where today the Congress Arcuri looks, on the ramp leading to the center, Utica, north-east of New York State Thruway, and a bit 'north of Route 8:12 extensions to see the winding path against Adirondacks, are the largest mountain range east of the Mississippi.

Only a few meters from the steps of Alexander Pirna Federal Building, named after the late deputy, where he worked for Sherry during his days Utica College, the Erie Canalpaved the way for travel to the golden promise of the West.

In an interview with Sherry made it clear that he is an expert in the rich history of his congressional district. A district whose powerful work force, was once a massive loss of jobs from the new era heralded by a start due to the information age decimated.

Certainly the greatest success was in 1993 when the President of the Base Closure Realignment Commission after Griffiss Air Force Base closed 22 miles west of Utica.Griffiss went with 10 percent of the population Oneida County, and an annual budget of $ 700,000,000. The closure of Griffiss had a far-reaching impact on the economy of Greater Utica, there had to close some business-type accessory, leaving thousands of jobs and many more fleeing the area in search of opportunity. Faced with difficult situations during his entire political career is nothing new for Sherry. It takes a tough stance on all issues of environment, even if it means votingagainst their own GOP leadership. Although the criticism of the GOP leadership, most members of Congress would have fallen, there was sherry and won praise from both aisles of the house.

Sherry was second in command as a member of the House Committee on Science. It 'been president of Water Resources and Environment Subcommittee on transportation systems and infrastructure. It 'was also on the Select Committee on Intelligence, a position that is particularly because of his position made him happy "closely with all academic and research institutions nationwide. "

One might suspect that with all the negative messages that flowed to a seemingly endless time Boehlert would suffer politically, and seem unable to help local officials to maintain or create jobs. Well, think about it. Not only for implementing the re-election Sherry eight times since its first congress in 1982, has demonstrated its value and insight to Washington by Defense Financing and UseAccounting Service Center at Griffiss Technology Park, 500 jobs, which included nearly 3,000 jobs to other civilians that were created after the Air Force in New Jersey. Although the business at Griffiss pale compared to the heyday of the military base, Sherry boasts that the collection of the Accounting Service Center is another example of the former air base as a civilian can be installed without the military mainly for offers job success.

Questions:

* Comeof modest origins. Where did you grow up?
* He worked in the famous restaurant Trinkaus Manor for some time.
* Do you have an "A student in high school? College!
* Some say you're out of touch with the neighborhood and then never seen. How do you respond?
* You and your wife Mary Anne are directors. What is your favorite movie?
* When you mentioned the youth were surrounded by people they love. Who were they?
* What are your memories of meaningful career?
* What was the lowest point of his political career?
* Air traffic at McGuire Air Force Base (New Jersey) has about four hundred percent increase since the adoption of the fleet of B-52 and F-16 fighter jets Griffiss Air Force Base. Base Realignment Commission, the Presidential hat to make the wrong choice?
* New Jersey picked up a lot of traffic that can not handle.
* Griffiss will open ever again?
* What is the future of the Mohawk Valley? And what will the Internetplay a role?

Q: You come from humble surroundings. Where did you grow up? Reply from Sherry: My father was a milkman, and he and my mother divorced when I was four. I went to my grandmother in Corn Hill, until my first year in high school and then moved to Whitesboro with my father and his new wife. I have downloaded from the UFA (Utica Free Academy) at Whitesboro High School.

Q: Have you worked in the famous restaurant Trinkaus Manor for some time. A: I started Trinkaus Manor in 1951 and workedyou through school and university. I was a busboy, dishwasher, are all there. I go from there (now) and I cried (Trinkaus Manor burned down in April 1992, the cause is arson, but no charges were filed).

Q: You were a "student in high school? College! A: I was a student as well. He's very good in English and social studies, not good in math and science. I worked hard and had done my homework very well. My first year was spent at the University ofMiami, where I went for a semester before my money ran out, then to Syracuse University, was transferred to my money gone. Dean (to SU) said I should get my act together and my military service out of the way, what I did.

Q: Some say you're out of touch with the neighborhood and then never seen. How do you respond? A: Who said you just do not know me. I'm home every weekend. When I elected to Congress (1982), my family and I decided to keep ourI would stay here and commute. Occasionally I like to visit coffee shops - Whitey on Bleecker Street, carcon Tommy, and I'll get a cup of hot chocolate and scrambled eggs to hear, however, and talk to people. I go to the Polish Community Club, Sons of Italy and going to church on site. So I'm in touch.

Q: You and your wife Mary Anne are directors. What is your favorite movie? A: As Good As It Gets is the best I've seen over the past 12 months.

Q: DuringYour youth you mentioned were surrounded by people they love. Who were they? A: There are some people who had considerable influence, have been kind and generous. My high school English teacher, Dorothy Day My high school social studies teacher Charles Schott Brothers Trinkaus (Trinkaus Manor owners) gave me a job and an orientation. Ray Simon, who was my professor, advisor and mentor (at Utica College). After college, a man named Carl Spitzer gave me my first job with WiandatteChemicals. Pirna and Alexander, who worked as a volunteer for me when I was in college. He (piRNAs) has been in public service for all the right reasons, he only wanted to improve the lives of people.

Q: What are your memories of meaningful career? A: When President Bush signed into law December 11, 1990, a law that one section, including my own language to include the war in starting acid rain. I signed a lot of changes in legislation had. When I first office in 1982, one of the campaignI made promises that I have to go to Washington and do my best to address the problem of acid rain, which are so serious in our neck of the woods a lot. At first, when I on acid rain, people (in Washington would say), said: "This is not a national problem. This is a problem, New York." Then I will talk some more, 'and she said: "This is not a national problem. This is a regional problem." And I want to talk about it again, and finally to appreciate is not a domestic problem is ainternational problem, because Canada was so accused. When President Bush signed that (Bill enables the industry to reduce toxic emissions) in a ceremony at the White House, I was the only member of Congress was invited. It was my language, but I was not on the committee. They are usually invite only people of the committee, but the President thought my role was quite important for me to receive.

Q: What was the lowest point of his political career? A: My lowest point was 1972 when I ran for Congress. Ilost to Don Mitchell (Mitchell, Herkimer, 1972-1982), served in a four-way primary. I was too young and inexperienced. Ironically, I got him (Mitchell) in 1982.

Q: The air traffic at McGuire Air Force Base (New Jersey) has about four hundred percent increase since the adoption of the fleet of B-52 and F-16 jet fighter Griffiss Air Force Base. Base Realignment Commission, the Presidential hat to make the wrong choice? A: Obviously, the committee is not the right oneChoice. D'Amato (Senator Alfonse D'Amato), and me and the entire New York delegation were all saying the same thing. If (BRAC decided to consolidate), we realized there were three bases. every thought that (since the report's account base closure) in the first place, "said McGuire is not even in the area of consideration. It 'against Plattsburg Griffiss. We wanted to make the best arguments for Griffiss, and people in the best case for Plattsburg Plattsburg. TheMakers ignored both of them and went to McGuire, he could do that was the worst choice.

Q: New Jersey picked up a lot of traffic can not handle. A: It 'was a stupid decision. They do not admit they were wrong. Of course, I suppose, our decisions have been taken care of the little emotional. But there are a few things to quantify and show you and who may have been too traffic there.

Q: Griffiss will open ever again? A: We were able to save theLaboratory of Rome, and tried to quit too. In 1995 the Base Realignment and Closure Commission's Rome Lab was on the list. We fought and won by unanimous decision. They rejected the proposal from the Air Force said it would be too costly and too disruptive for critical research that was ongoing and necessary.

Q: What does the future look of the Mohawk Valley? And as the Internet will have a role? A: the Mohawk Valley and its future potential is unlimited. The onlyThe restrictions are imposed, a lack of knowledge of this beautiful area is a great place to live in relation to climate. The year, you can ski or water ski on the snow. We have no earthquakes, hurricanes, disasters are essentially free. Then look at us and see one of the lowest costs in the areas of land for housing. We have great educational opportunities, Oneida County is the only leader six universities - Hamilton College, Mohawk ValleyCommunity College, Utica College, State University of New York Institute of Technology, Utica College of St. Elizabeth's College of Medicine, Utica School of Commerce, and this is just a circle. Go to Central New York, District 13, my colleges and universities, as well as some special schools. Every major employer in this area reported missing are low, the turnover rate is low, the people of the show to work, expect to have and produce a quality product. We are near major population centers - NewYork City, Boston, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia. Not everyone has problems of a big city. We still have a high crime rate. We have right here. The Internet is a great opportunity for us because it is a vehicle that will reinforce our message.

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