[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN CLEO B. FIELDS

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                        HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I congratulate Congressman 
Cleo Fields for his outstanding service as a Member of Congress. I 
thank Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. for organizing efforts among 
Members of Congress to recognize Congressman Fields for his service to 
our Nation.
  Congressman Fields has represented the Fourth Congressional District 
of Louisiana with distinction since 1993. When he took the oath of 
office, he became the youngest Member of the 103d Congress. During his 
tenure in Congress, he has been an energetic and conscientious 
legislator.
  As a member of the House Banking Committee, Congressman Fields has 
introduced legislation concerning Government check cashing, low-cost 
banking accounts, ATM disclosure, insurance disclosure, and tenant 
representation on public housing boards. He has also worked tirelessly 
to maintain the current provisions of the Community Reinvestment Act 
and the Truth in Lending Act.
  Moreover, Congressman Fields has used his position on the House Small 
Business Committee to preserve and strengthen the Small Business 
Administration's 8(a) Program for minority and women-owned businesses.
  Because of his strong interest in education, Congressman Fields 
founded the House Education Caucus, a bipartisan caucus, and served as 
its first chairman. Furthermore, he has been an active member of the 
Congressional Black Caucus [CBC] including service as chairman of the 
CBC task force on redistricting and the CBC task force on church 
burnings.
  His deep commitment to our Nation's young people is evidenced by his 
creation of a congressional classroom for elementary and high school 
students in the Fourth Congressional District of Louisiana. This unique 
program has enabled students to expand their knowledge of the 
legislative process through mock legislative sessions and lectures from 
Members of Congress and members of the President's Cabinet.
  I have enjoyed the opportunity to serve in Congress with Congressman 
Fields. I congratulate him for his outstanding public service and offer 
my best wishes on his retirement from Congress.

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