[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 7 (Thursday, February 5, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E118-E119]
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. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR.

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 3, 1998

  Mr. BISHOP. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, February 6, 1998, the House of 
Representatives and the California Delegation will bid farewell to Ron 
Dellums, a man who will go down in history as one of the most effective 
legislators ever sent to Washington. I rise today to pay tribute to 
this man who has served this country and this body with great 
distinction, valor, integrity, and honor.
  He has been a faithful servant on a long journey. When he came to 
Congress in the early seventies, he came with a mission--to ensure 
civil rights and social justice for all mankind. His record speaks for 
itself. From leading the fight against apartheid in South Africa to 
providing comprehensive solutions to a myriad of problems that this 
country has faced over the last 27 years.
  Ron's presence in Congress will surely be missed. His wisdom and hard 
work have provided a solid foundation on which the Congress continues 
to build. It has been a pleasure working with him throughout the years. 
He has all always been fair and equitable in his approach. I am pleased 
that I have been able to build a lasting professional and social 
relationship with Ron. He has given me sound advice and has provided a 
legacy for legislators such as myself to emulate.
  He has worked tirelessly to provide the people of the Ninth District 
of California with a sound, reasonable, and effective voice in 
Washington while providing the entire country with superb 
statesmanship. His accomplishments are innumerable.
  I would like to thank Ron for his commitment, wisdom, and guidance to 
our great nation. His work ethic has been and will continue to be the 
measure by which all legislators should be judged.
  As he leaves this body to pursue new interests and endeavors, I want 
him to know that our prayers are with him and his family. I know that 
God will continue to bless and keep him as he moves into yet another 
phase of life.

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