[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 17, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E109]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                         TRIBUTE TO DICK AUSTIN

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                          HON. SANDER M. LEVIN

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, January 17, 1995
  Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, Dick Austin's decades of public service 
deserve more than the typical testimonial accolades.
  His career has indeed been unique. In his own quiet but determined 
fashion, Dick has truly been a pioneer, breaking through a number of 
barriers in the State of Michigan.
  He has represented an important embodiment of the dream of Dr. Martin 
Luther King, Jr.--that we be judged by the content of our character 
rather than the color of our skin. He has been an ambassador of good 
will among us as citizens of Michigan, in every corner, indeed 
virtually every nook and cranny of our State.
  He has done so by bringing high competence and full integrity to a 
major office affecting the lives of us all. From our physical security 
or our highways to honesty in the voting booth, Dick Austin has stood 
up for Michigan's interests.
  Twenty-five years ago, I had the privilege of campaigning statewide 
with Dick Austin. Our earlier friendship deepened with that experience 
and has increased with each year's passing. May Dick continue in good 
health, so that we will continue to be blessed with his good cheer, 
warn friendship, and usual talents.


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