[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 139 (Tuesday, October 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1894]
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                         HONORING PAT SCHROEDER

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                        HON. JOHN JOSEPH MOAKLEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 1, 1996

  Mr. MOAKLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a truly 
great Member of Congress, my classmate Pat Schroeder.
  Pat and I joined the House of Representatives together in 1973, and 
ever since that time I have watched her impressive accomplishments with 
great respect.
  I only regret that I never got to see her chair the Judiciary 
Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property because I know if she 
ever did she'd do a wonderful job.
  During her 24 years in Congress Pat has been an outspoken and 
extremely effective advocate for children, women, and families.
  She never lost her sense of joy and honor in serving in the most 
respected legislative body in the world, and it infected everyone 
around her. Even people who disagreed with her politically recognized 
her profound dedication to this country.
  Pat has been a true Colorado pioneer--she is the longest serving 
woman in the U.S. House, and a former candidate for Vice President of 
the United States. She has set a great example and been a great 
inspiration for young women throughout the United States for many many 
years.
  Despite her impressive tenure, Pat leaves here as spunky and 
optimistic as when we first started, but she will certainly be leaving 
this place a quieter, a bit less feisty, and bit less family friendly.
  I am honored to have served with her and I will miss her very much.
  Thank you Mr. Speaker.

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