[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 116 (Wednesday, August 17, 1994)]
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                       WILLIAM H. NATCHER BRIDGE

  (Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, currently under construction in 
my home State is a four-lane bridge spanning the Ohio River from 
Daviess County into Rockport, IN. At home, we think of this span as the 
``William H. Natcher Bridge.'' But here in Washington we have never 
formally honored Congressman Natcher in this way.
  So today I am proud to introduce legislation naming this project in 
honor of my predecessor, Congressman Bill Natcher. Joining me on this 
legislation is the entire Kentucky delegation.
  This, of course, is a fitting tribute to a man who for over 40 years 
gave his heart and soul to the people of the Second District through 
his service in this Chamber. It will be a visible reminder of one of 
our district's best friends.
  But in a larger sense, Madam Speaker, William Natcher's greatest 
monument is not made out of concrete. It is in the thousands of lives 
he touched and his example of integrity and character. These things 
stand as his memorial in every community in the Second District, big 
and small.
  I urge all of my colleagues to join with me in this tribute.

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