[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 132 (Tuesday, September 20, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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               TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JAMIE L. WHITTEN

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                               speech of

                            HON. DON EDWARDS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Monday, September 19, 1994

  Mr. EDWARDS of California. Mr. Speaker, I have been most fortunate to 
have known my good friend, the Honorable Jamie L. Whitten, throughout 
my entire 32-year career in the U.S. House of Representatives.
  As dean of the California delegation, I have found it necessary on 
occasion to seek advice and assistance from Chairman Whitten. 
California, the most populous and diverse State of the Union, faces 
enormous challenges unique in the United States. Our problems include 
coping with substantial immigration, providing adequate water, 
maintaining the high technology competitive edge as well as a host of 
other issues. When necessary to consult with Chairman Whitten, he has 
always been cooperative and sensitive to our needs. For his guidance 
and help, all 54 members of the California delegation consider 
ourselves in his debt.
  For some 15 years, for nearly an entire generation, my office has 
been across the hall from Mr. Whitten's. Mr. Speaker, you can imagine 
the number of times we have walked together to the Capitol to cast our 
votes on the House floor. His staff and mine--each made up of 
outstanding individuals--have developed such a close relationship that 
we consider them part of our office. We will miss them dearly.
  At the end of this year, I will be joining Jamie in retirement. To 
Jamie, his friends, family and staff, I wish much joy and contentment. 
I look forward to a long and continued friendship despite the miles 
that will separate us. My life has been enriched by knowing Jamie L. 
Whitten.

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