[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1853]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO JOHN MYERS

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                            HON. TOM BEVILL

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Mr. BEVILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to a man who has been 
one of my closest friends and colleagues since we came to Congress 
together in 1967. Congressman John Myers of Indiana has been one of the 
finest Members to ever serve in this body. And, I can't think of anyone 
I've enjoyed working with more.
  As you know, for 18 years, I served as chairman of the House 
Appropriations Energy and Water Development panel, with Congressman 
John Myers serving as the ranking Republican.
  For the past 2 years, Congressman Myers has been the chairman and I 
have been the ranking Democrat. We switched chairs, but our panel has 
conducted its business in virtually the same manner. We have looked 
after the interests of our Nation, putting our party differences aside.
  I never let a bill leave the committee room without Congressman 
Myers' approval of every detail. And, he has extended the exact same 
courtesy to me.
  As a result of this cooperation, we have been able to fund some of 
the most important public works projects in the country. And, we have 
funded some of the most critical energy research projects in the world.
  We have done everything we could to help every State in the Nation to 
create jobs and a better quality of life for our citizens.
  Under his able leadership, John Myers and I recently finished our 
annual energy and water development appropriations bill. I want to take 
this opportunity to thank John for being such a good friend to Alabama 
over the years. He has worked for us, just as he has devoted himself to 
his constituents in Indiana and to our great Nation.
  John Myers and I both realized long ago that a project that helps 
people in one State helps everyone in the long run.
  I think I speak for both of us when I say that we leave as true 
friends and partners. John, I wish you and your wonderful wife Carol 
all the best. You are the finest people I know and the country has 
certainly benefited from your outstanding public service.

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