[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 142 (Saturday, October 10, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2027]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE GERALD SOLOMON

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                               speech of

                          HON. JOHN D. DINGELL

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 1998

  Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my good friend 
and colleague who has served his constituents and the United States 
well during his tenure in Congress. He has served this great 
institution for the last 20 years as a Member of the United States 
House of Representatives, and a total of 31 years as a public servant.
  Congressman Solomon and I have worked together on many issues 
sometimes on opposite sides, but we have remained friends and always 
strived for bi-partisanship on issues of importance to our constituents 
and to the people of the United States.
  My friend, ``Closed-rule'' Solomon's service on the Rules Committee 
is exemplary and he will be missed.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring an 
extraordinary man who has spent his career as a public servant helping 
others. I will miss him and his wisdom, but I know that he will not be 
far away. I salute him and his accomplishments. I have enjoyed working 
with him in the House of Representatives.

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