[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 155 (Saturday, December 19, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2367]
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           GLENN POSHARD: A GREAT CONGRESSMAN; A GREAT FRIEND

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                            HON. LANE EVANS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Saturday, December 19, 1998

  Mr. EVANS. Mr. Speaker, with the end of each Congress, we lose not 
only members but good friends. That is the case for me today as Glenn 
Poshard leaves the House but not without making his mark.
  Glenn is a member of my state delegation and I know all members join 
me in congratulating him on his service. Glenn has also been my 
neighbor--his office is next to mine and I enjoyed walking to a vote 
with him and discussing issues. More than that, he is a good friend who 
I greatly respect and admire.
  In many ways, Glenn's impact on this institution has gone unnoticed. 
He worked to bring people together, to develop harmony and crate an 
environment that allowed us to rise above the partisanship. And that 
will have a lasting impact on all of us.
  Glenn's character and commitment are unmatched. As a Congressman, he 
has been a model of integrity and a man of incredible depth and 
intelligence. He truly has put his principles to work. He has always 
remembered his roots and stood up for average citizens. That is why 
early on I backed his candidacy for Governor. And it is why I have been 
proud to serve with him and why I know his constituents were proud to 
have him represent him.
  Glenn Poshard is the genuine article: Veteran, Teacher, Parent, 
Democrat, and a Great Friend and a Great Congressman. I hope the end of 
this Congress will not mark the end of his public service. We need him 
working for people and the people of this country need him working for 
them.

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