[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1859]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING CONGRESSMAN ANDY JACOBS OF INDIANA

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                           HON. LOUIS STOKES

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I wish to thank my colleagues Lee Hamilton 
and Dan Burton for reserving time today to honor a very distinguished 
Member of the House of Representatives, Andy Jacobs. For three decades 
Andy has served with integrity and distinction, and I have been proud 
to serve in Congress with him. I will miss my good friend, whose sage 
counsel I have sought throughout my tenure here. I will also miss our 
personal conversations punctuated by his legendary wit.
  Andy Jacobs is symbolic of the independent and intellectual vigor 
with which this body was founded. His care for people, as well as his 
capacity for reasoned and autonomous thought, has earned him the 
respect of both sides of the aisle. His ability to grasp a larger 
vision is characteristic of a valued breed of Representative that has 
progressed this institution throughout our history.
  Andy Jacobs was elected to Congress at the age of 32. He has since 
spent nearly that same amount of time dutifully serving the 
constituents of Indiana's 10th Congressional District. His efforts on 
the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee have reflected his 
ability to always put the interests of taxpaying Americans first. His 
legendary thriftiness and ingenuity has saved the taxpayers hundreds of 
millions of dollars during his time here. Further, Andy Jacobs' 
commitment to preserving Social Security was the impetus for separating 
it from the Department of Health and Human Services. This effort, which 
became law in 1994, is testament to his commitment to those who now 
rely on Social Security benefits and those who will in future 
generations.
  Andy has shown an independent streak on many issues, sometimes 
bucking his allies in favor of conventional wisdom on issues ranging 
from smoking to gun control. Andy pioneered the designation of smoking 
sections on airlines and has been an ardent advocate of preventing 
smoking-related deaths. Further, Andy Jacobs provided a crucial vote 
banning the use of large-capacity ammunition clips in assault rifles 
even though he is not a traditional supporter of gun control measures. 
It was a vote that was not influenced by powerful lobbies or partisan 
persuasion: it simply made sense to Andy.
  As a marine, police officer, lawyer, State representative, and U.S. 
Representative, Andy Jacobs has served his State and our Nation with 
courage, pride, and honor. He is a good man and a good friend, and his 
principle and humor shall not be forgotten. I rise with my colleagues 
to wish all the best to Andy Jacobs.

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