[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 87 (Friday, June 20, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1281]
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                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO RICHARD M. DRISCOLL

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                            HON. JERRY MORAN

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 20, 1997

  Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to reflect on the 
passing of an outstanding man, Richard M. Driscoll of Russell, KS, who 
died last week at the age of 78.
  Mr. Driscoll was born on May 9, 1919, on a farm in southeastern 
Russell County, and graduated from Russell High School in 1937. 
``Dick,'' as his friends called him, attended the University of Kansas 
from 1937 to 1940 and was a letterman on both the track and football 
teams.
  Mr. Driscoll enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from 
Washburn Law School and served 2 years with the First Marine Division 
in the Pacific theater. Upon discharge from the Marines, he returned to 
Russell County and began to practice law. He was a well respected 
attorney in Kansas and was also active in farming, oil, and banking.
  Dick Driscoll served most of his life in public service. He was a 
commissioner of the Kansas Highway Department from 1958 to 1962 and 
from 1973 to 1975. He was a former commissioner on the Economic 
Development Commission of the State of Kansas from 1969 to 1973 and a 
member of the Kansas Trade Commission to Japan in 1973. He always 
enjoyed and was active in local, State, and national politics and was 
chairman of the Russell County Democratic Central Committee for 35 
years. He was also a delegate to two Democratic National Conventions.
  He was admitted to the Kansas Bar on July 1, 1943, and received his 
50-year certificate and pin of active service in 1993. He was named a 
counselor to the U.S. Supreme Court in 1971.
  Mr. Speaker, men like Dick Driscoll made this country great as 
soldiers in war and stewards in peace. He will be missed by his family, 
friends, and fellow residents of the first district. I ask you to join 
me in paying tribute to Richard M. Driscoll and his lifetime of service 
to his Nation and State.

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