[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 150 (Friday, October 31, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2159]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF HON. WALTER H. CAPPS, 
              REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

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                               speech of

                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 29, 1997

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise to share my condolences 
with the family of Walter Capps--Lois, Lisa, Todd and Laura--and with 
every Member of this House, because we've all lost a true contributor: 
A man who legislated from his soul.
  We are all left shocked and sorrowful at his death, but there was 
perhaps no one more prepared for this moment than Walter himself.
  Elected officials often suffer from erosion, outside forces chip away 
at our thoughts, and work to influence our actions. But Walter didn't 
work from the outside in, he worked from the inside out, his studied 
philosophies, his moral strength and his writings have left us with an 
example to follow in our professional lives. His sincerity.
  And that twinkle in his eye, have left us with fond memories, to 
carry home.

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