[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: October 8, 1994]
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                     IN HONOR OF REP. HELEN BENTLEY

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                           HON. CLIFF STEARNS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 7, 1994

  Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of our colleague, the 
Honorable Helen Delich Bentley, who will be leaving the House after 
many fine years of service. I know that many of her colleagues are 
joining me in honoring Helen Bentley for the outstanding job she has 
done in representing the people of Maryland's Second Congressional 
District.
  Indeed, Helen has been a tireless advocate for the people of the 
Baltimore area. She has always had the best interests of the working-
class people of her district at heart. Helen Bentley has never backed 
down from a challenge. She has been a selfless, hard-working defender 
for the people of Maryland and indeed, America and her workers.
  Helen Bentley is as tough as nails, but I know she has a heart of 
gold. She is forceful and passionate, but caring and thoughtful. You 
always know where she stands.
  She has been, and I am sure, will continue to be a leader on issues 
important to all working Americans. Helen Bentley will be sorely missed 
in the people's House, and I want her to know that her shoes will be 
very tough to fill.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all of my colleagues to join me in praising Helen 
Delich Bentley for her years of outstanding service to the House of 
Representatives, and in wishing her the best in the years that lie 
ahead.

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