[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 148 (Wednesday, November 30, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E]
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[Congressional Record: November 30, 1994]
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IN RECOGNITION OF HON. RONALD K. MACHTLEY FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE STATE 
                            OF RHODE ISLAND

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                             HON. JACK REED

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 29, 1994

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, today marks the last vote of Congressman 
Ronald K. Machtley, a man who has represented the citizens of Rhode 
Island's 1st Congressional District since 1989.
  He began his service to the people of Rhode Island as soon as he 
arrived in Washington by securing a position on the important Armed 
Services Committee. As a member of that committee, Ron Machtley worked 
to protect critical submarine construction jobs in both Connecticut and 
Rhode Island.
  Most recently, Ron Machtley was involved in negotiations surrounding 
final passage of the Crime bill and took an active interest in health 
care reform. His work on these and other matters reflected an honest 
and sincere effort to improve the lives of all Rhode Islanders.
  Those of us who have served with Ron Machtley know him as a devoted 
husband and father, as well as an active member of his church. On a 
personal level, I will always appreciate the courtesy he has shown to 
me, and despite our political differences, his willingness to work 
together to help Rhode Island.
  Finally, as a graduate of West Point, I will miss serving with Ron 
Machtley because, as a Naval Academy graduate, he was always willing to 
place a bet on the fortunes of the Navy football team, and always 
accepted their defeat with grace.
  I would like to take this opportunity to wish him and his family a 
healthy and prosperous future.

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