[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 20, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S2417]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO PETER A. JENNINGS

  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, today I want to take a moment to 
commemorate the long and distinguished life of Peter A. Jennings, an 
outstanding American who passed away last November.
  Peter Jennings was born June 9, 1911, in the small town of 
Bridgewater, SD, and passed away on November 3, 1995, in Fort Meade, 
SD. Throughout his life he was very dedicated to his family, his 
community, and his work.
  As a father and husband, Peter epitomized the term ``family values.'' 
He spent his life taking care of his family by always putting their 
needs and concerns first. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Anita 
Sessions Jennings, his son Thomas Jennings, and his sisters Bernadette 
Stoltz and Irene Rotert. As an active member of his community, Peter 
was constantly working to improve the quality of people's lives. He 
belonged to the DAV, VFW, American Legion, Catholic Order of 
Forresters, the Retired Officers Association, and the Knights of 
Columbus.
  Peter served in the U.S. Army for much of his life, including 26 
years of service at four VA medical centers in Fort Meade, SD; 
Kerrville, TX; Indianapolis, IN; and Hines, IL.
  During my travels as a U.S. Senator, I am constantly humbled by the 
people of my State and the basic principles by which they live their 
lives: a love of family, an obligation to community service, and a 
strong commitment to an honest day's work. Peter A. Jennings lived by 
those principles, and we remember him today.

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