[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 144 (Thursday, October 6, 1994)]
[Senate]
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[Congressional Record: October 6, 1994]
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                   TRIBUTE TO SENATOR HARLAN MATHEWS

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, during his brief tenure in this body, our 
friend Harlan Mathews has distinguished himself in many ways--
particularly as a frequent presiding officer. As we all know, presiding 
is no easy task, but I've been impressed by his willingness to assume 
the chair and by his knowledge of parliamentary procedure.
  Harlan is one of the most good-natured and down-to-earth Members of 
the Senate with whom I have ever served. He has strong ties to my home 
State, having been born in Alabama and having attended Jacksonville 
State University there. We live in the same apartment building and it 
has been a pleasure to travel some with he and his wife Patty. It has 
been a pleasure getting to know them over the last couple of years.
  I must say that while I respect Harlan's decision not to run for the 
Senate this year, I am greatly saddened by his retirement. The Senate 
and the Nation need people like him, people who display the highest 
standards of honesty and integrity. I know that this body, the people 
of Tennessee, and the Nation would have benefitted greatly from his 
continued service. I commend him and wish him all the best for a bright 
future.

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