[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 151 (Wednesday, October 21, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2301]
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                       IN MEMORY OF EBEN TISDALE

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                           HON. ANNA G. ESHOO

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 21, 1998

  Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today before the House to celebrate 
the life of a most distinguished citizen and incomparable professional, 
Eben Tisdale, who passed away on October 18, 1998.
  Eben Tisdale was the dean of high technology advocates in Washington, 
D.C. He served as Hewlett Packard Company's Government Relations 
Director in Washington, D.C. since 1984, and is credited with giving 
the industry a needed daily presence on Capitol Hill. Tisdale joined 
Hewlett Packard following five years as Vice President of the 
Scientific Apparatus Makers Association in Washington, D.C.
  In the 1970's, Eben helped create the Semiconductor Industry 
Association and the Electronics Association of California. He is also 
credited with convincing the high technology industry that it needed to 
establish a strong presence in Washington, D.C.
  Eben Tisdale was a mentor for countless individuals associated with 
high technology issues in Washington, D.C. today. Eben was in a class 
by himself--a top professional, an excellent strategist, a loyal friend 
and a first-rate human being. He is survived by his wife Ann, a son 
Anthony and a daughter Jessica.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the House of Representatives 
to join me in expressing condolences to Eben Tisdale's family, and to 
commemorate his extraordinary service and contributions to the well 
being of our nation.

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