[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 5 (Tuesday, February 3, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E77]
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           TRIBUTE TO MISSOURI STATE SENATOR HAROLD L. CASKEY

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 1998

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure for me to rise to 
congratulate a friend and political colleague from Missouri, State 
Senator Harold L. Caskey, who was recognized recently for his 
outstanding work in behalf of people who are blind.
  Harold was named 1997 State Official of the Year by the General 
Council of Industries for the Blind. It is a recognition he richly 
deserves in light of his work in enacting the State Use Law for the 
State of Missouri. In addition, his leadership and commitment to the 
Lighthouse for the Blind will open the door for blind people to receive 
training, and enable them to lead meaningful and independent lives.
  My friend, Harold Caskey, is visually impaired, but there is no 
selfish motivation to his work to improve access to the blind. He 
stands out as a model civic leader, with a successful career in law and 
government. His blindness, however, has given him a unique vision and 
insight most people lack, and he is using that vision to pave the way 
for inclusion.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join me in congratulating 
Harold Caskey, and join the General Council of Industries for the Blind 
in commending his good work.

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