[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 67 (Wednesday, May 25, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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            TRIBUTE TO THE LATE HONORABLE WILLIAM H. NATCHER

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                               speech of

                       HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 1994

  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
pay tribute to my friend and colleague, Bill Natcher. Chairman Natcher 
was one of the finest individuals to have ever served in the Congress. 
His leadership and dedication to this House are exemplified by his 
record of more than 18,000 consecutive votes on the floor without an 
absence.
  Bill will be remembered for his mastery of the legislative process 
and his integrity. He never accepted political contributions, and ran 
for office 20 different times without the use of high-technology 
political gurus and consultants.
  His work on drafting the annual Labor, HHS and Education 
appropriations bill will always have a lasting impression on millions 
of Americans. This bill impacts so many of us in the areas of 
employment, health, education, and many other social spending 
priorities.
  The National Institutes of Health, located in my district, is home to 
the William Natcher Building. This building will house the NIH's 
extramural research programs, its grant-making offices and several 
other institutions. His contributions to NIH over the years have been 
substantial, and the William Natcher Building will be a constant 
reminder of his devotion to biomedical research.
  Bill Natcher was a true gentleman. I have never heard a negative word 
about him. He was recognized by his colleagues as a man of great 
intellect and dedication, and he will be sorely missed.

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