[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 138 (Monday, September 30, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1868]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO ANDY JACOBS

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                            HON. BILL ARCHER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, September 28, 1996

  Mr. ARCHER. Mr. Speaker, earlier this year my good friend, Andy 
Jacobs, announced that this will be his last Congress, and that he is 
going home. While I know that Kim, his wife, and his sons, Andy Jr. and 
Steven, will be extremely happy to have him around more, I also know he 
will be missed by all of us. His departure will be a great loss to the 
Ways and Means Committee, on which he has served for over two decades, 
to this institution, and to the people of the 10th District of Indiana.
  As many of you know, Andy and I have been friends for more than 20 
years. It has been a privilege to have enjoyed his friendship and 
counsel for all of that time. As I have said before, there is not one 
in Congress that I respect more than Andy Jacobs.
  When I first worked with Andy on the Social Security Subcommittee 
when it was created in 1975, I learned that everything Andy does is 
marked by a sense of decency, fair play, and the highest integrity. 
Issues have always meant more to Andy than partisan politics, and he 
and I have been on the same side of an issue many times.
  All of us who have had the pleasure of working with Andy know that 
while Andy is strong in his convictions, he will make extraordinary 
efforts to understand your position. His quick wit is famous, and has 
made the legislative process more enjoyable many, many times.
  Eventually, I, too, will leave this great institution. I know that 
when I reflect on my time here, I will consider myself blessed to have 
shared more than 20 years with a great man and a great friend, Andy 
Jacobs.
  Andy, I wish you Godspeed, and much happiness in the days again. I 
will miss you greatly.

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