[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1856]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING REPRESENTATIVE JOHN MYERS

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank our distinguished colleagues 
from the Indiana congressional delegation, Representatives Lee Hamilton 
and Dan Burton, for reserving this Special Order. We gather to pay 
tribute to the dean of the Indiana congressional delegation, John 
Myers, who is retiring at the end of this legislative session.
  John's retirement brings to a close a long and productive career in 
the Halls of Congress. For 30 years, he has represented the Seventh 
Congressional District of Indiana. His service to his constituents and 
this Nation has been exemplary. It has earned him our deepest respect 
and admiration.
  Mr. Speaker, in addition to holding the post of dean of the Indiana 
congressional delegation, John Myers is the third most senior member of 
his party here in the Congress. He is a thoughtful and pragmatic 
lawmaker whose legislative record is a reflection of his strong 
commitment to public service. John is a senior member of the House 
Appropriations Committee. He chairs the Energy and Water Development 
Subcommittee and serves as a member of the Agriculture and Military 
Construction Subcommittees. During his tenure, John has also served on 
the House Ethics Committee and the Committee on Post Office and Civil 
Service.
  Indiana's Seventh Congressional District has benefited as a result of 
John's efforts. He has utilized his Appropriations Committee position 
to guarantee much-needed funding for flood control projects in his 
district. In addition, he has promoted scientific research at 
universities throughout Indiana. Throughout his career, John Myers has 
earned the reputation of a staunch fiscal conservative. He has voted 
against higher spending and opposed efforts to increase taxes.
  Mr. Speaker, I have the greatest respect and admiration for John 
Myers. We have enjoyed a close friendship during our service together 
on the House Appropriations Committee and as former members of the 
Ethics Committee. John is a man of the highest integrity and decency. 
He is also a gentleman and statesman. This has been demonstrated during 
the toughest committee deliberations and House floor debates. 
Throughout the deliberations, John Myers has been the voice of reason 
and compassion. For years, John and I have had congressional offices 
across the hall from one another. I will miss his warm greetings during 
the course of the day and the special Indiana popcorn which my staff 
and I often enjoyed.
  Mr. Speaker, on the occasion of his retirement, we pause to wish 
John, his lovely wife, Carol Ann, and members of the Myers family our 
very best. John Myers is a credit to this institution. He leaves a 
legacy that will stand in the years to come.

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