[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 147 (Tuesday, November 29, 1994)]
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   RECOGNIZING DEPARTING MEMBERS OF THE OHIO CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Stokes] is recognized for 60 minutes.
  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to reserve time today for 
Members to pay tribute to our colleagues from the State of Ohio who 
will be departing the Halls of Congress at the end of this legislative 
session. I want to thank my colleagues for joining me in saluting our 
friends, Doug Applegate, Eric Fingerhut, Dave Mann and Ted Strickland.
  Their respective congressional districts, the State of Ohio, and 
indeed, the Nation, has benefitted from the leadership and commitment 
of these individuals. As they depart this body, we pause to salute each 
of them for their commitment to public service, and for a job well 
done.
  I want to take this opportunity to highlight some of the 
accomplishments of Doug Applegate, Eric Fingerhut, Dave Mann and Ted 
Strickland.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1961, Doug Applegate was elected to the Ohio House of 
Representatives. He served in that body until his election to the Ohio 
Senate in 1969. While serving in the Ohio legislature, Doug was 
effective in focusing his energies on reclamation laws, senior citizen 
issues, veterans' legislation, and issues affecting labor, consumers 
and the disabled. He was also successful in lobbying for the 
advancement of travel and tourism in the State.
  Doug Applegate was elected to the U.S. Congress on November 2, 1976. 
During his tenure, Doug has served with distinction as a member of the 
House Public Works and Transportation Committee, where he chairs the 
Subcommittee on Water Resources and the Environment. He is also a 
member of the Veterans' Affairs Committee, where he is Vice Chairman of 
the Pension, Compensation and Insurance Subcommittees and the Hospitals 
and Health Care Subcommittee.
  Doug Applegate's legislative assignments also include his memberships 
in the Congressional Steel Caucus, Congressional Coal Group, 
Congressional Arts Caucus and the Congressional Mining Caucus

  Mr. Speaker, Doug Applegate is the recipient of many awards that 
recognize his outstanding career in public service. In addition to 
those awards, we note with pride the fact that Doug has received 
special awards that recognize his efforts on behalf of America's 
veterans.
  Doug was named ``Ohio Legislator of the Year'' by the Disabled 
American Veterans. In 1992, he received the second ever ``Inspirational 
Award'' from the Military Order of the Purple Heart. In addition, he 
has received special recognition from the National Association of 
Atomic Veterans, the Polish Legion of American Veterans, Former 
Prisoners of War, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America.
  Mr. Speaker, I can say quite candidly that Doug Applegate is one of 
the finest lawmakers I have ever met. He is a committed individual 
whose legislative abilities have earned him the respect and admiration 
of his colleagues. I can also say that Doug is a gentleman of the 
highest integrity and caliber. As he departs the Halls of Congress, we 
extend our best wishes to him, his lovely wife, Betty, and his family.
  Mr. Speaker, Eric Fingerhut was elected to the Congress from Ohio's 
19th Congressional District. The district stretches more than 130 miles 
from southwest Cleveland to the Pennsylvania border. During his tenure 
on Capitol Hill, the 19th Congressional District has benefited greatly 
from Eric's legislative efforts and ability.
  A native of Cleveland before coming to Congress Eric Fingerhut served 
in the Ohio Senate for 2 years. He is a former attorney with the Older 
Persons Law Office of the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland. Eric was also 
previously associated with the Cleveland firm of Hahn, Loeser & Parks. 
Eric earned his bachelor's degree from Northwestern University and his 
law degree from Stanford University.
  When he was elected to the Congress, Eric Fingerhut was selected to 
co-chair the Freshman Democrat Task Force on Reform. The task force 
was able to develop a comprehensive package designed to make Congress 
operate more efficiently and effectively.

  Mr. Speaker, Eric also serves as a Member of the Banking, Finance and 
Urban Affairs Committee, where he is a Member of the Subcommittees on 
Economic Growth; International Development; and Finance, Trade and 
Monetary Policy. In addition, he is a Member of the Foreign Affairs 
Committee and its Subcommittees on Asia and the Pacific; Economic 
Policy; and Trade and the Environment. Eric is also a Member of the 
Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
  Eric Fingerhut has utilized his committee assignments to address the 
problems which confront our region and the Nation. He is a Member of 
the Northeast-Midwest Coalition's Manufacturing Task Force, which 
emphasizes the revitalization of the Nation's manufacturing industry. 
Eric introduced legislative measures to improve cleanup efforts on the 
Great Lakes and to spur the production of environmentally-efficient 
materials.
  Mr. Speaker, I have been honored to serve with Eric Fingerhut in the 
Congress. He is an individual who is well respected and greatly 
admired. He is also a bright and promising young leader who will be 
greatly missed in the Halls of Congress.
  Mr. Speaker, the Ohio Congressional Delegation which I chair, 
welcomed to its ranks in the 103d Congress many bright new leaders. One 
such individual is David Mann. Dave represents Ohio's First 
Congressional District, which includes the city of Cincinnati, as well 
as suburbs to the north and west of the city.
  Dave brought to the Congress a wealth of knowledge and experience in 
public service. He is a former member of the Cincinnati City Council 
where he served from 1974 to 1992. Dave was also honored to serve as 
Mayor of Cincinnati from 1980-82 and again in 1991.
  Mr. Speaker, a native of Cincinnati, Dave Mann is a graduate of 
Harvard College and Harvard Law School. He practiced law with Dinsmore 
and Shohl before opening his own firm, Taliaferro and Mann.
  When he arrived in Congress, Dave was selected to serve on the 
Judiciary Committee and the Committee on Armed Services. On the 
Judiciary Committee, Dave earned the respect of his colleagues as a 
Member of the Subcommittees on Economic and Commercial Law; Crime and 
Criminal Justice; and Administrative Law and Government Relations.
  As a Member of the Armed Services Committee, Dave is a Member of the 
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations which oversees the 
military's involvement in the Drug Interdiction Program. He is also a 
Member of the Military Application of Nuclear Energy Panel which 
reviews issues relating to the maintenance and clean-up of our Nation's 
defense infrastructure.
  Mr. Speaker, it has been an honor to serve in this body with Dave 
Mann. He is an outstanding legislator and a friend. As he departs this 
chamber, we extend our best wishes to Dave; his wife of 30 years, 
Elizabeth, and his family. Dave has done an outstanding job of 
representing the First Congressional District and the State of Ohio.
  Mr. Speaker, we gather this evening to pay tribute to Members of the 
Ohio Congressional Delegation who will depart the Congress at the 
conclusion of this legislative session. I am proud to salute Ted 
Strickland who was elected to represent the Sixth Congressional 
District of Ohio.
  The Sixth Congressional District is the largest in the State, 
encompassing all of Ohio's southeast corner and reaching across to 
Warren County in the southwest.
  The Representative of the Sixth District is a graduate of Asbury 
College. Ted received a Master of Divinity Degree from Asbury 
Theological Seminary. Continuing his studies at the University of 
Kentucky, he was awarded a Doctoral Degree in Counseling Psychology.
  Prior to his election to Congress, Ted Strickland served as director 
of a Methodist Children's Home. He is a former Professor of Psychology 
at Shawnee State University, and a former consulting psychologist at 
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility, a maximum security prison.
  Upon coming to Capitol Hill, Ted was appointed as a Member of the 
House Education and Labor Committee. He is a Member of the 
Subcommittees on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education; Labor 
Standards; Occupational Health and Safety; and Postsecondary Education. 
Ted is also a Member of the House Small Business Committee where he 
sits on the Subcommittees on Regulation; Business Opportunities and 
Technology; Rural Enterprises; and Exports and the Environment.
  In addition, Ted is a Member of several legislative caucuses 
including the House Rural Caucus; House Steel Caucus; House Rural 
Health Coalition; Congressional Children's Working Group; Older 
Americans Caucus; and the Congressional Travel and Tourism Caucus.
  Mr. Speaker, Ted Strickland has earned the praise of many of his 
colleagues for his strong legislative skills. His insight and input was 
particularly important during the debate over reform of the Nation's 
health care system. He also served ably as a Member of the First Lady's 
Task Force on Health Care Reform.
  Ted Strickland is married to Frances Smith Strickland. I am proud to 
note that Frances is an educational psychologist and a respected 
author.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute my colleagues from the State of 
Ohio. Doug Applegate, Eric Fingerhut, David Mann and Ted Strickland 
have done an exceptional job of representing the needs of their 
respective constituencies and our State in the Halls of Congress.
  As we bring this legislative session to a close, we pause to thank 
Doug Applegate, Eric Fingerhut, Dave Mann and Ted Strickland for their 
dedication and strong commitment to public service. I admire each of 
them and I take pride in saluting them on this occasion.
  Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, one of the satisfactions of serving in this 
body has been the excellent cooperation that has characterized the Ohio 
delegation. I do not know of one instance wherein there has been a 
division on any issue important to Ohio.
  There is always strong bipartisan support for projects and policies 
that benefit Ohio regardless of which district is directly benefitted.
  Doug Applegate has been a very valuable member of the Buckeye team. 
Because of his leadership on the Public Works and Transportation 
Committee, he provided leverage that enabled each Member to achieve 
benefits for their constituents in individual districts and for Ohio.
  Doug has been a good neighbor in the Ohio 18th District which is next 
to the 16th and has always been receptive to teamwork as we served our 
constituents.
  Mary joins me in wishing Doug and Betty good health and a happy 
retirement.

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