[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1864]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN HAROLD FORD

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                        HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR.

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this time to recognize 
Congressman Harold Ford for his many years of service to our Nation. 
Congressman Ford has served the people of the Ninth District of 
Tennessee for 22 years and prior to that time served 4 years in the 
Tennessee State Legislature.
  It has been a privilege for me to work with him on behalf of the 
citizens of Tennessee. Our State has always had a congressional 
delegation which works in a bipartisan manner on matters of importance 
to Tennessee. Congressman Ford has spent his congressional career 
serving on the most important committee in the Congress, the Committee 
on Ways and Means. He is now fifth in seniority on that committee and 
has played a leading role in its work.
  He is recognized as a national leader and expert on child welfare 
because of his past service as chairman and present service as ranking 
member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Human Resources.
  During his legislative career, Congressman Ford has achieved a well-
deserved reputation for service to his constituents. His top priority 
has been to try to keep the Federal Government close and accessible to 
the people of his district.
  He has helped thousands of people over the years, and I am sure he 
will continue to work hard for the citizens of Memphis in the years 
ahead. Although he has served in the House for 22 years now, he is 
still a young man, and I am sure that he has many good and active years 
ahead.
  I would like to congratulate Harold Ford on the occasion of his 
retirement from Congress and wish him the very best.

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