[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 147 (Thursday, October 15, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2210]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN BILL PAXTON

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                               speech of

                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 13, 1998

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, at the end of this Congress the House of 
Representatives and the people of New York will lose a strong and 
tireless advocate.
  As you may know, Bill Paxon has served the people of New York well 
since his initial election at the young age of 23 when he was elected 
to the county legislature, he has continually served the people of New 
York and the United States.
  Since that time, he's worked diligently and with resolve to improve 
the lives of New York's citizens and the American people.
  For many, Bill Paxon's name is synonymous with the Republican 
majority. As chairman of the NRCC, Bill oversaw the emergence of the 
new republican majority. His guidance and leadership helped bring about 
some of the most dramatic changes our Government has experienced in 
nearly 40 years.
  I am both pleased and honored to have known and worked with Bill 
Paxon. He has not only been an effective legislator but also a good 
friend.
  I wish him and his family the best as he moves on to new and 
challenging endeavors.

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