[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 159 (Wednesday, November 12, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2337]
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                       IN MEMORY OF JOHN MILSTEAD

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                           HON. BILL McCOLLUM

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 12, 1997

  Mr. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, I rise with great sorrow over the loss of 
a good friend of many of us in the Florida delegation, John Milstead, 
and to give condolences to his family. On Sunday, November 9, 1997, 
John suffered a massive heart attack while at home. He passed away that 
night at the age of 62.
  John Milstead was the executive vice president of the Florida Bankers 
Association [FBA] for the last 24 years. In that role he was 
instrumental in many of the major changes in the banking industry over 
the last quarter century. John was government relations for the FBA 
both in Washington and Tallahassee.
  Legislators of all stripes knew and liked John, and he will be missed 
by many. It was always a pleasure to visit with him, both in Washington 
and back home in Florida. His lack of pretense and absolute sincerity 
in personal and professional relationships made him a special person. 
John always knew the issue and argued his cause, but he was never 
abrasive. He was warm, generous, and thoughtful with everyone with whom 
he came in contact. Mr. Speaker, no words could do justice to how fine 
a person John Milstead was.
  Our sympathy goes to John's wife Chris, his two sons, three 
daughters, and six grandchildren.

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