[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 7 (Thursday, February 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E116-E117]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE RONALD V. DELLUMS

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                               speech of

                            HON. ROB PORTMAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 1998

  Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Ron Dellums, 
a friend and a man whose departure from Congress will leave a major 
void on Capitol Hill. Ron is known as an articulate spokesman for his 
constituents and a serious legislator of proven ability. These 
attributes alone when combined with his many years of public service 
are worthy of praise and commendation. But Ron brought more to the job 
that singled him out as a congressional and national leader.
  He reached out: across the aisle, across racial boundaries, and 
across ideological lines. He did it with a sincerity that was heartfelt 
and a pure motive, and it showed. This was his magic and this was the 
key to his many friendships and the unusual respect he received during 
his service and upon his retirement. I know Congress as an institution 
is a better place for his service. I hope we as individual Members have 
learned from his example.

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