[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 112 (Friday, August 1, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       A SALUTE TO VINCE LOMBARDI

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                          HON. JAY W. JOHNSON

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 31, 1997

  Mr. JOHNSON of Wisconsin. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to salute a man 
who meant so much to the city of Green Bay, to the State of Wisconsin, 
and to football fans across the Nation. I rise to honor Vince Lombardi, 
who coached the Green Bay Packers for nine glorious seasons. He is the 
Hall-of-Famer who put the ``Title`` in ``Titletown,`` by winning five 
NFL championships and the first two Super Bowls.
  He defined success and dedication and pride because he put a premium 
on putting forth the effort to win. He once said, ``If you'll not 
settle for anything less than your best, you will be amazed at what you 
can accomplish in your lives.`` That lesson still rings true today.
  We are remembering Vince Lombardi today, because on August 5, our 
U.S. Postal Service will issue a new commemorative 32-cent stamp in his 
honor. I know we are certainly going to have a lot of newly interested 
stamp collectors in northeast Wisconsin next week.
  I know I join all Packer fans in thanking the Postal Service for 
honoring Vince Lombardi.

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