[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 130 (Thursday, September 19, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1661]
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   TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE TOM BEVILL AND THE HONORABLE GLEN BROWDER

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                               speech of

                          HON. OWEN B. PICKETT

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 18, 1996

  Mr. PICKETT. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to participate in the 
remarks being made at this special order today on behalf of our 
colleagues, Representative Tom Bevill and Representative Glen Browder, 
both of Alabama, who will be leaving the House of Representatives at 
the end of this session.
  It has been my good fortune to have the opportunity to work with 
these two gentlemen and participate with them on activities and 
programs related to our work in the House of Representatives. Both men 
are of exemplary character and have always shown an interest in 
discussing and pursuing issues and programs beneficial to our citizens. 
They bring with them to every discussion the grace, dignity, and 
respect for others that arises only from strong and resolute religious 
convictions.
  Tom Bevill has been a much loved and respected member of the 
Appropriations Committee where he has served diligently and honorably 
as both chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Energy and 
Water Development. He has gained a broad knowledge of the many needs 
existing in communities around our Nation for water projects beneficial 
for health, safety, and economic reasons. He has also been privileged 
to observe many water improvement projects where he has participated in 
the dedication after they have been successfully completed as a result 
of financial assistance provided at the direction of his subcommittee. 
His wise and prudent stewardship on this subcommittee will be fondly 
remembered by those who worked with him and deeply appreciated by those 
communities and citizens who have benefitted from his favorable action.
  Glen Browder has been no less diligent in his work on the National 
Security Committee, leaving his favorable mark on policies developed by 
the Morale, Welfare and Recreation Panel as well as issues related to 
base closings, force readiness, health benefits for veterans, and the 
structuring of the military depot maintenance system. Glen has pursued 
his objectives with quiet determination and has benefitted both his 
congressional district and our Nation's national security by his 
persistence and sincerity in seeing an issue through to a favorable 
conclusion.
  I have a deep and abiding respect and admiration for both these fine 
Members of the House and know that they will continue to apply their 
energy and efforts in support of the people and communities they 
represent. It is our good fortune to have men with the temperament, 
drive, and ability of Tom Bevill and Glen Browder serving as Members of 
the House of Representatives. I wish them good health and happiness in 
their future endeavors, and success and joy in all their future 
undertakings. They deserve no less.

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