[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 58 (Wednesday, March 29, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S4798]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                    TRIBUTE TO SENATOR HOWELL HEFLIN

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, in announcing his plans to not seek 
reelection, our distinguished colleague from Alabama, Senator Heflin, 
said today that he hopes he ``will be looked upon as a public servant 
who has served with dignity, integrity, and diligence.'' In my view, 
those qualities speak volumes about Senator Howell Heflin.
  From his highly decorated service in the U.S. Marine Corps in World 
War II, to his 6 years as chief justice of Alabama's Supreme Court, to 
his three terms in the U.S. Senate during which he held the thankless 
post of Ethics Committee chairman, this man affectionately known as the 
country judge from Tuscumbia, AL, has made a difference for America and 
the people of his State.
  While we have not agreed on every issue, I have been proud to stand 
with my friend from Alabama time after time, whether it's been on the 
Desert Storm resolution, the flag protection amendment, the balanced 
budget amendment, regulatory reform, or one of countless other issues.
  Mr. President, as Senator Heflin looks ahead to returning home to 
Alabama and more time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, I 
know all my colleagues join in wishing him all the best for the future. 
And I know that during that final 2 years of his term, he will continue 
to serve with the dignity, integrity, and diligence that have 
characterized his life in public service.
  Mr. DOLE. Let me first announce there will be no more votes this 
evening. It is my understanding that the manager of the appropriations 
bill now pending indicates we will complete action on the bill maybe 
late tomorrow evening. That is the hope of the chairman, Senator 
Hatfield.

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