[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 64 (Friday, May 20, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: May 20, 1994]
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                        TRIBUTE TO A GREAT LADY

  (Mr. ENGEL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay tribute to a great lady who 
passed away last night in my hometown of New York. I mean, of course, 
our former First Lady, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
  To those of us growing up in the 1960's, Jacqueline Kennedy, along 
with her husband, President John F. Kennedy, personified a new 
generation of energy, spirit, and hope. Indeed, my very first calling 
to become involved in politics and government was in great part 
inspired by the Kennedys.
  To me, Jacqueline Kennedy represented a kind of royalty in America, 
in a good sense. She was truly queen of our country during the short 
period she served as First Lady.
  Who could ever forget her televised tour of the White House or her 
pillbox hats or the Jackie Kennedy hairdos? Who could ever forget the 
dignity and grace with which she conducted herself during the terrible 
period after the assassination?
  I had the pleasure of meeting Jacqueline Kennedy only once in 1980 
when she came to my home community in the Bronx to campaign with me for 
Ted Kennedy. I did not know what to expect, but found her charming, 
personable, and gracious.
  In her later years, she was very much a part of the New York City 
spirit, involving herself in a number of causes. We were very proud 
that Jacqueline Kennedy, born in New York, chose New York City for her 
home.
  She will truly be missed but never forgotten. And my condolences go 
out to her children, grandchildren, and all of her family.

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