[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 101 (Wednesday, July 10, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S7674]
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             By Mr. MOYNIHAN (for himself and Mr. D'Amato):

  S. 1941. A bill to designate the Federal building located at 290 
Broadway in New York, NY, as the ``Ronald H. Brown Federal Building''; 
to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.


      the ronald h. brown federal building designation act of 1996

 Mr. MOYNIHAN. Mr. President, I introduce a bill to honor and 
remember a truly exceptional American, Ronald H. Brown. The bill would 
designate the Federal building located at 290 Broadway in New York, NY, 
as the ``Ronald H. Brown Federal Building''.
  It is a grand gesture to recognize the passing of this remarkable 
American and special friend, and I would ask for the support of all 
Senators of this legislation to place one more marker in history on Ron 
Brown's behalf.
  Ron Brown had a great love for enterprise and industry as reflected 
in his achievements as the first African-American to hold the office of 
U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
  His was a life of outstanding achievement and service to his country: 
Army captain; general counsel, deputy executive officer, and vice 
president of the National Urban League; partner in a prestigious law 
firm; chief counsel, and chairman of the National Democratic Committee; 
husband and father. And these are but a few of the achievements that 
demonstrated Ron's spirited pursuit of life.
  To have held any one of these posts in the Government, and in the 
private sector, is extraordinary. To have held all of the positions he 
did and prevail as he did, is unique. Indeed, Ron Brown was unfairly 
taken from us; however, while with us, he lived a sweeping and 
comprehensive life. And we are all diminished by his loss.
  Therefore, I cannot think of a more fitting tribute to this uncommon 
man.
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