[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 138 (Tuesday, October 6, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1924]
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     TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE JOSEPH M. McDADE, MEMBER OF CONGRESS

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                               speech of

                           HON. RALPH REGULA

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 1998

  Mr. REGULA. Mr. Speaker, it is with much regret that I bid farewell 
to my good colleague Joe McDade. Having served with Joe during my 
entire tenure in Congress, I will miss his friendship, his advice, and 
his experience counsel on many challenging issues.
  Joe unfailingly served the 10th district of Pennsylvania with 
sincerity and dedication. His constituents always knew this and kept 
returning him to office by ever greater margins. Even when critics were 
vocal, the people of the 10th district understood Joe's basic goodness 
and refused to withdraw their support. He has always understood the 
importance of maintaining and promoting job growth in the hard pressed 
coal-producing areas of his state.
  And if Joe taught us anything, it would be the principle of 
perseverance. Winston Churchill said in 1941, ``Never give in, never 
give in, never, never, never, never--in nothing, great or small, large 
or petty--never give in except to convictions of honour and good 
sense.'' Joe never gave in and in the end success was the outcome.
  I have valued Joe's role on the Appropriations Committee and his 
ability to guide complicated and controversial legislation through the 
House. He understands the need to exercise good oversight of government 
programs.
  Joe brought a thoughtfulness to government which is not always 
plentiful here, nor even in high demand at times. But it was this 
thoughtfulness which endeared him to many of us. I wish him well in his 
future outside of Congress. may he enjoy all that life has to offer--
good health, firm friends, a loving family, and the joy of watching 
grandchildren grow.
  I will always cherish the friendship we have shared as colleagues in 
one of life's greatest opportunities to leave a legacy of value for 
future generations.

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