[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 13 (Wednesday, February 5, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E169]
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                           HONORING SAM NUNN

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                            HON. JOHN LEWIS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 5, 1997

  Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, today I am introducing legislation 
that would designate the Atlanta Federal Center as the Sam Nunn Federal 
Center, in honor of the former Senator from Georgia.
  I believe we all recognize the tremendous accomplishments of Sam Nunn 
during his service in the U.S. Senate. Senator Nunn is one of the true 
statesmen of that body and is a source of pride to Georgia. Since my 
election to Congress in 1986, I have had many opportunities to work 
with Senator Nunn on several issues and often benefited from his 
experience and support during the time that we served together.
  Since his election to the Senate in 1972, Senator Nunn has served the 
State of Georgia with honor and dedication. Senator Nunn worked to 
become the Senate's foremost expert on national security and 
international affairs. Senator Nunn served 8 years as the chairman of 
the Senate Armed Services Committee and retired as the ranking Democrat 
on both the Armed Service Committee and the Permanent Subcommittee on 
Investigations.
  I have dedicated much time and effort in support of the Atlanta 
Federal Center. When Georgia Gov. Zell Miller approached me and asked 
my support for naming the Federal Center after Senator Nunn, I thought 
the dedication a fitting tribute to Senator Nunn. For these reasons, I 
will work to see that the Federal Center soon bears the name of our 
former Senator, Senator Sam Nunn.

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