[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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[Congressional Record: October 8, 1994]
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                         TRIBUTE TO DON EDWARDS

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Congressman Don 
Edwards, a distinguished Colleague and a great American. I want to take 
a few moments to honor this man because he means a great deal to me.
  Don Edwards is one of those brave men we have read and studied about 
throughout history. He embodies the courage of those countless numbers 
of Americans who struggled for change before us. We stand on the 
shoulders of many great men and women who dedicated their lives to 
making sure that we are able to enjoy all of the rights and freedoms of 
this great nation. We are fortunate to honor such an individual.
  His retirement means the loss of one of the most able Members of the 
House of Representatives. Don Edwards has been one of the most 
progressive and most liberal voices in the Congress. The American 
people, those who believe in fairness, civil and human rights, and 
consumer rights are indebted to this man.
  Congressman Edwards will be deeply missed, not only by the people of 
California whom he served so well, but by people throughout America. He 
has been a champion for the weak, for those who do not have much of a 
voice and for those who had very little power.
  I have known and admired the good work of Don Edwards long before I 
came to Congress. During the civil rights movement, a much younger 
Congressman Edwards was often seen on the front lines of the struggle 
in places like Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.
  I am proud of the legacy that men and women, such as Don Edwards have 
left for us. Were it not for his past achievements, I would not be 
here.
  We all knew where Don stands on the great issues of our times. He has 
truly made a difference and for that we are truly grateful. We are 
blessed for his service.

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