[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 17 (Tuesday, February 11, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E218]
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                 IN APPRECIATION OF PAMELA C. HARRIMAN

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                        HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 1997

  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is with both sadness and gratefulness 
that I introduce the following resolution concerning the recent passing 
of a great American, Ambassador Pamela C. Harriman. Her sudden death 
last week left all Americans bereft of a truly dedicated public 
servant, a woman of wide learning and interest, and a great patriot.
  I hope that all our Members will join with the International 
Relations Committee in adopting the following resolution that will put 
the House of Representatives on record in appreciation of Ambassador 
Pamela Harriman's life. We should bear in mind that as a wife she 
provided her wisdom and solace during the last years of his life to one 
of the great statesmen of this century, Gov. Averell Harriman. We 
should also take note of her contribution to the allied victory over 
Nazism in Europe, through her earliest exploits in the field of 
diplomacy helping to unite as allies the nations of France, Great 
Britain, and the United States.
  In her capacity as the United States Ambassador, Extraordinary and 
Plenipotentiary, to France, Pamela Harriman gave the last measure of 
her life to serving America, her adopted country. She brought to this 
task all her skills and experience in keeping the ties between the 
United States and France strong, despite many troublesome disagreements 
between our countries. She was very much a hands-on Ambassador, working 
long hours and devoting much energy to this task.
  Accordingly, I believe that support of the following resolution is 
merited, and I hope that all our Members will join Mr. Hamilton, Mr. 
Manzullo, and myself in recognizing Pamela Harriman as a distinguished 
stateswoman and a great American.

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