[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 22 (Thursday, March 3, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 TRIBUTE TO ROBERT C. ``DOC'' McANESPIE

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                         HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 3, 1994

  Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, thousands of residents of Dracut, MA, are 
paying final tribute to a man who dedicated his life to his community--
Robert C. ``Doc'' McAnespie
  As a young man Doc McAnespie served with distinction aboard the 
U.S.S. Turner during the Korean war.
  When he returned home, Doc began his career as an active participant 
in local politics. He understood his community's needs, and he knew the 
value of loyalty and honesty. Doc was one of a vanishing breed of 
politicians whose word is their bond.
  He has been praised and recognized by many local groups, and he was 
often called ``Mr. Democrat'' or Dracut's Tip O'Neill.
  Former State Senator. Phil Shea summed up Doc's unique commitment 
when he said, ``If there is one word Webster did not put in the 
dictionary, it was `loyalty,' because Doc put that word in there.''
  I join my friends across Massachusetts today in their sorrow at the 
loss of a great role model, leader, and loyal friend. I also share 
their pride and their respect for a man who epitomized what public 
service is all about.

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