[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 135 (Thursday, September 26, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H11234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE BARBARA VUCANOVICH

  (Mr. ENSIGN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ENSIGN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the accomplishments of a 
distinguished lady who is retiring after seven terms as a strong voice 
for Nevada: Barbara Vucanovich.
  Barbara Vucanovich has represented the massive Second Congressional 
District since it was created in 1983. She retains the distinction as 
the first woman elected to Federal office from Nevada.
  Many of you know Barbara as one of the first women elected to the 
House Republican leadership and as the only woman to chair an 
appropriations subcommittee.
  But to me and her fellow Nevadans, Barbara is much more than our 
Congresswoman. She is a dedicated, warm, energetic, caring, public 
servant whom her constituents respect and have depended on to advocate 
the issues vital to the ``Silver State.''
  Barbara has fought for the jobs of Nevadans by protecting the mining 
and gaming industries from repeated assaults.
  Barbara led the fight for over a decade to repeal the unfair source 
tax levied on retirees.
  Because of her leadership, the quality of life of our Nation's Armed 
Forces is better than ever.
  Most importantly, Barbara is a pioneer for women. As a brave survivor 
of breast cancer, Barbara has worked tirelessly to educate women about 
the importance of early detection of breast cancer and to increase the 
availability of mammograms.
  Even though Barbara Vucanovich is heading home, she will continue to 
serve Nevada in other capacities.
  Please join me in thanking Barbara for her unique contributions and a 
job well done. I wish my good friend all the best.
  I wish her God Speed and God Bless.

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