[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 115 (Tuesday, August 16, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: August 16, 1994]
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NAMING OF VETERANS' ADMINISTRATION BUILDING AFTER THE HONORABLE CLAUDE 
                                 HARRIS

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, I rise today in support of the bill 
offered by my Alabama colleague, Senator Richard Shelby. This bill, 
which designates building No. 137 at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Center be 
named after the Honorable Claude Harris, Jr., deserves the full support 
of the Senate.
  Claude Harris, Jr., was born in Bessemer, AL, attended the University 
of Alabama, and became assistant district attorney for Tuscaloosa at 
the tender age of 25. He later served as a circuit judge and was 
presiding judge of Alabama's sixth circuit for 1980-83. He was a 
practicing attorney from 1985 through 1987, when he began his first 
term in Congress. He is currently serving as the U.S. Attorney for the 
Northern District of Alabama. I would also like to add that he is a 
colonel in the Alabama Army National Guard, of which he has been an 
active member since 1967.
  Congressman Claude Harris of Alabama's Seventh District retired in 
January, 1993, after serving in the House of Representatives for 6 
years. During his three terms he accomplished much for his district and 
the Nation's veterans. I can safely say that Alabama's veterans know 
Congressman Harris to be a true friend. As an outspoken member of the 
House Veterans' Affairs Committee and third ranking Democrat on its 
Hospitals and Health Care Subcommittee, the work he did was 
instrumental in preserving the funding for, and enhancing the quality 
of veterans' health care facilities.
  Because of these years of service, I feel that the naming of this 
soon to be completed building at the Tuscaloosa Veterans Center is a 
fitting tribute to a great man and a great friend. I hope all my 
colleagues will join me in this small expression of gratitude and 
support this bill.

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