[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 29 (Tuesday, March 17, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E397-E398]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO LOIS CAPPS

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                            HON. TIM ROEMER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 17, 1998

  Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, adversity is supposed to make us stronger. 
But the world does not always cooperate. When we lost our beloved 
colleague, Walter Capps, last year, we did not feel stronger for it. 
Indeed, we felt a keen sense of loss.
  Today, our loss is assuaged by a new strength, and a new sense of 
purpose. Our colleague, Lois Capps, was sworn in today to replace the 
unreplaceable gap left by her husband, her friend, her colleague of so 
many years. And she does so with alacrity. This is a woman elected of 
her own talents,

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strengths, and purpose. The temptation is so easy to say that she will 
finish Walter's legacy: the truth is that she will improve on it.
  Lois is here not by accident. Walter Capps had a wonderful vision for 
his district; and for what that meant to all of us. Lois Capps will 
continue Walter's blessed work, and leave her own imprint on the 
national scene. She is most welcome here.
  Mr. Speaker, the Gentlewoman from California is a most welcome 
addition to this institution. More than anyone, she is qualified to 
carry on the legacy of our departed colleague, Walter Capps. But, Mr. 
Speaker, more than anyone, she is qualified to study and improve upon 
Walter's legacy.

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