[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 48 (Tuesday, April 16, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E538-E539]
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                        WELCOME BACK LOU STOKES

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                        HON. STEVE C. LaTOURETTE

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 1996

  Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday my friend and colleague, Lou 
Stokes, returned to the House of Representatives. I wanted to take this 
opportunity to tell him how

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much his presence and guidance were missed in this institution, and how 
the Congress is enriched to have him back, and in good health.
  Anyone who knows Lou Stokes knows it would take nothing short of 
major surgery to keep him away from the House of Representatives. As it 
turns out, it was major heart surgery that kept Lou away, which seems 
fitting because Lou has one major heart. I am pleased he came through 
his surgery with flying colors, and know he will resume his work with 
the same level of intensity and commitment we've all come to expect 
from him. I thank the fine doctors of the Cleveland Clinic for taking 
care of our good friend, and sending him back to us as good as new.
  As a member of the Ohio delegation and a Representative from 
northeast Ohio, I have always valued Lou's experience and wisdom, and 
feel blessed to have a role model like him in the House. In all my 
dealings with Lou Stokes he has been fair, forthright, and decent, and 
it is greatly appreciated.
  So, on the occasion of his return to the House, I wish him well. The 
dean of the Ohio delegation was dearly missed, and I for one am very 
glad that he is back.

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