[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 25, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H6722]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   IN MEMORY OF THE LATE BILL EMERSON

  (Mr. HANCOCK asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. HANCOCK. Mr. Speaker, one minute to express my personal feelings 
concerning the passing of our colleague, the Honorable Bill Emerson 
from Missouri, is very difficult.
  Bill Emerson was a good friend, a trusted confidant, and a great 
American. He was dedicated to his maker, his family, and to the 
institution of the U.S. Congress where he served for almost 6 years.
  Bill exemplified the qualities of honor and integrity that some would 
say is now lacking in public elected officials. Bill accepted people as 
they are and overlooked the frailties of human nature. This is why he 
will be sorely missed as a voice of reasonable accommodation.
  All of us who had the privilege of knowing and working with Bill 
Emerson will remember his positive attitude.
  My sincerest regrets and sympathy to Jo Ann Emerson and all his 
family. They will be remembered in our prayers.

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