[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 108 (Monday, August 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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                 TRIBUTE TO JACQUELINE KENNEDY ONASSIS

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                               speech of

                         HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 2, 1994

  Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to bring to the floor at this 
time, special words of tribute for one whom we hold so dear, to a woman 
who epitomized courage and grace, and to one who will forever remain in 
our hearts--the lady of which I speak is Jacqueline Kennedy, our former 
First Lady.
  Long admired for her beauty, style, and grace, Jacqueline Kennedy was 
certainly a most gracious First Lady. Her charm was insatiable and 
everyone loved her, for it was easy to observe her outer beauty, and a 
pleasure to know the inner beauty that was there.
  From her love of family to her passion for the arts, Jacqueline 
Kennedy was a treasure to behold. She brought vision and dignity to the 
White House and forever changed the way we came to think of that 
special residence. It wasn't long after she arrived at the White House 
that she focused on its restoration, and with a talent and style that 
could match no other, made it a cultural showpiece and shared it with 
all Americans as she later hosted, ``A Tour of the White House with 
Mrs. John F. Kennedy.''
  While she had much tragedy in her life, it was certainly not tragic. 
She would rise above that dreadful day in Dallas, to enjoy a successful 
career in the publishing world. For all her genuineness, nobility, and 
depth of character, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis will be missed--her 
contributions to American history never forgotten--and her legacy--an 
inspiration.
  Thank you Jackie.

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