[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 136 (Friday, September 27, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1731-E1732]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO TOM BEVILL

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                          HON. SIDNEY R. YATES

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 26, 1996

  Mr. YATES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my dear friend, Tom 
Bevill. Tom is retiring after this session and I am saddened to see 
such a thoughtful legislator leave this

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House, but I am grateful to have had the distinct pleasure of serving 
with a man whose integrity is an example to us all.
  In his time in the House, Tom won respect from both sides of the 
aisle for being a decent, honorable gentleman.
  Tom and I have been good friends since 1966, the year he was first 
elected to the House. As chairman and ranking member of the Energy and 
Water Subcommittee, Tom has served the Nation and the Congress with 
rare distinction and poise and we are all in his debt.
  His mentor and mate, beloved Lou, deserves accolades, a wonderful 
woman. I know they will enjoy finally being able to spend time together 
back in Alabama.
  Tom is, without question, one of the most able and dedicated Members 
who has ever served. It has been an honor to have shared this floor 
with him. Tom will truly be missed.

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