[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 77 (Friday, June 17, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 17, 1994]
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            TRIBUTE TO THE LATE STATE SENATOR NORMAN MERRELL

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is with sadness that I speak on the 
death of a good friend and Missouri State Senator, Norman Merrell. 
Senator Merrell was first elected to the Missouri State Senate in 1970, 
and served until his untimely death this past Tuesday. During his 
tenure, he served as President pro tem three times, and for a number of 
years was chairman of the Appropriation Committee.
  Mr. Speaker, his accomplishments are many, but he will best be 
remembered for his devotion to the people of our State, his strength of 
character and his capacity for friendship. We entered the State senate 
together, and I had the privilege of serving with him for 6 years, 4 of 
which we shared an apartment in Jefferson City.
  He was a true friend and wise adviser, Mr. Speaker, and I join his 
wife, Carlene, his children, and thousands of Missourians who will 
truly miss him.
  Senator Norman Merrell reflected the very best of our State of 
Missouri.

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