[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 70 (Friday, May 23, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S5102]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         REGARDING THE DEDICATION OF THE JACK SWIGERT MEMORIAL

  Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, today I take this opportunity to call my 
colleagues' attention to a historic event which occurred today in 
Statuary Hall, just down the hall from this chamber--the unveiling of 
Colorado's statue of Jack Swigert. I commend and applaud the efforts of 
all those Coloradans who helped to bring the Jack Swigert statue to 
Washington and Statuary Hall.
  The inclusion of this statue would not be possible without the 
efforts of many Coloradans, who I would like to thank for their 
tireless efforts.
  Among the individuals who worked on this project, the members of the 
Jack Swigert Memorial Commission should be mentioned for their 
dedication. Holly Coors, Marleen Fish, Don Friedman, Dennis Gallagher, 
Virginia Swigert, and Carl Williams all worked tirelessly under the 
chairmanship of Hal Shroyer. Has has spent 10 years on this project, 
and I am happy that he can see his goal achieved today.
  The Arapahoe County Republican Men's Club also stands out for its 
large contribution. Members lobbied the State legislature and donated 
substantial amounts of time and money in an effort to commission the 
statue.
  Of equal importance to the effort was Veterans of Foreign Wars 
Chapter 11229. It was commissioned soley for the purpose of persuading 
the State legislature to create the statue of Mr. Swigert and put the 
initiative on the ballot. Mr. Swigert was a lifelong member of VFW Post 
No. 1, which is the oldest VFW in the Nation founded after the Spanish-
American War.
  Due to the dedicated efforts of these individuals and the many others 
involved in this project, Jack Swigert will be remembered and honored 
as a true American hero with this statue we dedicate to him today. And, 
his statue will represent Colorado with honor and distinction here in 
the U.S. Capitol for generations to come.
  I thank the Chair and I yield the floor.

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