REMARKS
Council Member Kalman Yeger on the legacy and contributions of Paul Vallone
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Council Member Kalman Yeger reflects on the legacy and significant contributions of Paul Vallone to the New York City Council and the broader city.
- Yeger reminisces about his long-standing relationship with Paul, emphasizing Paul's impactful presence in the City Council.
- He describes Paul as a figure of great integrity and love for the city, noting his dedication to public service over potential alternative career paths.
- Yeger highlights Paul's commitment to doing what is right for the New York City Council and for the communities he represented.
- He concludes by expressing his pride in voting for legislation associated with Paul, underscoring Paul's lasting influence on the city.
Kalman Yeger
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A lot has been said about Paul.
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I never really like to talk about how long I know somebody because it makes me feel old.
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And the
Kalman Yeger
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last couple of weeks, I was thinking about how long I knew him, and I came to work here 30 years ago this year when I was 3.
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As you know.
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Talked about that before.
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But we really came close during the speakers 98 race Paul, Peter Perry, and they're all incredible.
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Each in their own ways, but Paul was a giant and thought He had a giant heart.
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He was somebody who can be counted on to do what's right for this body, which she loved.
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And for the city, for his neighborhoods that he represented with great love, he got there on a second time, on a second try.
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And this city was much better served because he was here.
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He really could have done anything.
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He didn't have to be in public service.
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I think he had to because he was of a alone and that's just kind of the way it is, but he really didn't have to.
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He was just so smart and so we loved, and could have really done anything, but he gave his entire life to the city.
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Really, he did as every balloon has done.
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And I vote I proudly on intro 1.
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Did not think that intro 1 of the session would have that name on it, madam speaker.
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I voted I on all with the exception of M29, M30, and resolutions 258, and 259.
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Thank you.