[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1658]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE TOM BEVILL AND THE HONORABLE GLEN BROWDER

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                               speech of

                           HON. NANCY PELOSI

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 1996

  Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to join with my colleagues in 
acknowledging the contribution of my good friend, Tom Bevill, our 
esteemed colleague has provided such great leadership as chairman of 
the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Subcommittee and in 
this Congress as our distinguished ranking member. He will always be 
``Mr. Chairman.''
  Mr. Tom Bevill was elected to this body more than 30 years ago and 
has proudly represented his constituents in Alabama. The Tennessee-
Tombigbee Waterway is a monument to Chairman Bevill's work. This barge 
canal stretches from North Alabama to the Gulf of Mexico and a lock and 
dam on the canal bear the chairman's name. He has fought Presidents in 
both parties to secure important development projects and has stood 
with Members from both sides of the aisle to work to move this country 
toward the 21st century.
  I am proud to have served with Tom. He is an example for us all. Tom 
has always advanced a bipartisan agenda, and looked at the merits of 
water projects regardless of party. As chairman of the Energy and Water 
Subcommittee, Congressman Bevill boasted that he had never brought a 
bill to the floor without the full consent and support of then ranking 
member Myers. I am proud to see that his example has extended to this 
Congress, and I commend him and the example he has set. His bipartisan 
spirit has created a model for committee efficiency and has crated 
lasting water projects as its legacy.
  Chairman Bevill has also been a strong advocate of important water 
projects in the San Francisco Bay area. His strong support of the San 
Francisco Bay has provided funds for dredging, erosion control programs 
and general maintenance. He has supported the Sacramento River Winter-
Run Chinook Salmon Program and provided funds for a long-term planning 
strategy for the San Francisco Bay. His efforts resulted in the 
important San Francisco breakwater that protects the city shoreline 
from the ravages of storms. His support will long be remembered by many 
in San Francisco.
  The House of Representatives will miss Chairman Bevill. He is a 
friend, an example and a leader to all of us. I wish him well in his 
retirement. He will be missed but always remembered for his 
extraordinary leadership in this House.

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