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

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor one of our most 
respected colleagues, from the Buckeye State, my friend and long-time 
associate Doug Applegate from the 18th District of Ohio. I have had the 
honor of working with Doug for the past twelve years. He will be sorely 
missed as he retires from Congress this year. We have served together 
as members of the Coal Caucus, the Steel Caucus, and the Veteran's 
Affairs Committee. No finer orator in his own right, when Doug 
Applegate takes to the floor in debate, Members listen.
  Doug Applegate has had an outstanding career in both Ohio and the 
United States Congress. He was a member of the Ohio House of 
Representatives from 1961 until 1969, when he was elected to the Ohio 
Senate. He remained there until 1976, when he was first elected to the 
U.S. House of Representatives.
  In the House of Representatives he has worked diligently on the 
Veterans Affairs Committee where I had the pleasure of serving with him 
for several years. He also serves with distinction on the Public Works 
and Transportation Committee, where he rose to Chair of the 
Subcommittee on Water Resources and rose to chair the Subcommittee on 
Pensions and Compensation.
  Doug's career has been dedicated to service for his fellow Ohioans 
and Americans. In his legislative career one theme has been constant 
and that is his concern for his constituents. His district, dominated 
by coal and steel industries, has suffered economic hardships as a 
result of the transformations of these industries and unfair foreign 
competition. Doug has consistently worked for programs that will help 
people in his district who have been hit hard by unemployment and 
health problems due to the nature of their jobs.
  While in Congress, Doug has been a strong voice for people who had no 
voice and made himself accessible to any constituent that wanted to see 
him. Throughout our State of Ohio, Doug has a reputation for not only 
being accessible to his constituents but also for the assistance and 
advocacy he provides.
  Another theme of Doug's legislative career has been championing 
America's veterans. No Member fought harder for our vetrans. Throughout 
his tenure on the Veteran's Affairs Committee he worked steadfastly to 
improve the lives of the people who worked and fought for our country. 
He has steadily opposed any attempts to decrease benefits for our 
veterans, has supported decent COLA adjustments, and has supported 
responsible management of the Department of Veterans Affairs.
  Mr. Speaker, the people of Ohio have been well served by Doug 
Applegate for the last eighteen years. He and his talented wife Betty, 
will be missed by our entire delegation, by the people of Ohio, by the 
Veterans of America, and by all people of good will. Those who follow 
will have very large shoes to fill. His tradition of representation 
that will be tough to match.

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