[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 19 (Thursday, February 13, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H529]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO STEVE KORPF

  (Mr. GUTKNECHT asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GUTKNECHT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a very 
special man, a man who loves his family and loves his country, my 
friend Steve Korpf.
  Steve Korpf and I have been friends for about 10 years. He 
exemplifies what all of us cherish: faith, character, and courage. 
During our 10-year friendship Steve has been battling various forms of 
cancer. He is now in a fight that the doctors tell him he is not going 
to win.
  His friends in Mankato, MN, are organizing a tribute and benefit on 
February 22 to help defray the cost of his long battle. I am pleased to 
support their efforts and will hopefully be able to be present that 
evening to honor a truly special American.
  My prayers are with Steve and his wife Dorothy as well as his family. 
I know that my life has been enriched for having known him. Thank you, 
Steve, for being one of my heroes.

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