[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 119 (Wednesday, September 10, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1727]
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              TRIBUTE TO KENTUCKY STATE SENATOR JEFF GREEN

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                           HON. ED WHITFIELD

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 1997

  Mr. WHITFIELD. Mr. Speaker, along with the tragic deaths of Mother 
Teresa and Princess Diana, we in Kentucky have suffered a devastating 
loss of our own.
  State Senator Jeff Green was taken from us at the far too young age 
of just 41 years old. Jeff Green was a hard-working, caring and devoted 
public servant, husband and father.
  He could have taken the easy path some 2 years ago when doctors told 
him he had a dangerous heart condition. Jeff had lost his own father at 
an early age. But taking the easy path was not Jeff Green's way and we 
have benefited because of it.
  He worked long hours in the Kentucky Legislature, but always had the 
time to be with his wife, Sharon, and their two young sons, Tyler and 
Alex. Because Jeff Green enjoyed one title more than that of Senator, 
he was most proud to be called Dad.
  Mr. Speaker, all of Kentucky will miss Jeff Green. He was an 
extraordinary man who served his State extraordinarily well.

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