[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 7, 1994]
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   HOUSE REPUBLICAN CONFERENCE RESOLUTION CONFERRING TITLE OF HOUSE 
      REPUBLICAN LEADER EMERITUS TO THE HONORABLE ROBERT H. MICHEL

  (Mr. ARMEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ARMEY. Mr. Speaker, I have asked for this 1-minute to read into 
the Record of the United States House of Representatives the following 
resolution:

       Whereas Republican Leader Bob Michel is retiring from the 
     Congress after 19 terms of service to his country and his 
     constituents as a Representative from the 18th District of 
     Illionis;
       Whereas Bob Michel has led House Republicans for 14 years 
     with high honor, dignity and integrity beyond reproach;
       Whereas his stalwart leadership has left an indelible mark 
     on the course of our country's history and made lasting 
     contributions that will benefit not only the Republican Party 
     but generations of Americans yet to come;
       Whereas that leadership skill and resolve has brought House 
     Republicans to the brink of taking control of the House for 
     the first time in 40 years;
       Whereas his constancy of character, legacy of leadership 
     and dedication to family sets a high standard to which all of 
     us can aspire as we confront new challenges in the years 
     ahead;
       Whereas his unending store of patience, common sense advice 
     and cheerful demeanor will remain much in need after he 
     officially steps down: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That, in appreciation of those years of service, 
     in recognition of his unparalleled institutional knowledge, 
     expertise in world affairs and wisdom born of experience, and 
     in fond hope that he will remain active in our ranks, the 
     House Republican Conference hereby proudly confers upon 
     Republican Leader Robert H. Michel the title House Republican 
     Leader Emeritus, with all the rights and privileges that the 
     title entails, including, but not limited to, regular 
     attendance at any and all House Republican Leadership 
     meetings, caucuses and other gatherings, official and social; 
     Be it further
       Resolved, That the House Republican Conference extends to 
     him and his family a sincere wish for many good years of 
     health and happiness in a retirement well and honorably 
     earned;
       And that the House Republican Conference officially extends 
     to his wife, Corrinne, and their children, spouses and 
     grandchildren genuine appreciation for the sacrifices that 
     they have endured so that her husband, their father and 
     grandfather could so honorably serve his country;
       With heartfelt gratitude and profound respect, on this day, 
     October 7, 1994.

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