[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 46 (Thursday, April 23, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S3532]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO BONNIE SUE COOPER

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize a tremendous 
individual who exemplifies citizenship, character, and service to 
humanity, Missouri State Representative Bonnie Sue Cooper.
  On December 5, 1997, Missouri State Representative Bonnie Sue Cooper 
finished her tenure as the National Chairwoman of the American 
Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC). Representative Cooper accomplished 
a great deal during her tenure as Chairwoman of ALEC. She succeeded in 
strengthening ALEC's policy-making operations. She also heightened 
ALEC's profile among both legislators and the private sector. ALEC 
thanked Representative Cooper for her hard work by choosing her as the 
1997 recipient of the Thomas Jefferson Freedom Award. The gratitude 
bestowed on Representative Cooper for her excellent service and 
commitment to principle is reflected in the award. Previous recipients 
of this prestigious award include former President Ronald Reagan.
  While Representative Cooper's tenure as Chairwoman of ALEC has ended, 
her legacy to this important organization of State Legislators lives 
on. It is an honor to commend Representative Cooper for her service to 
the American Legislative Exchange Council.

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