[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 34 (Thursday, March 4, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E338]
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                TERRY SANFORD COMMEMORATION ACT OF 1999

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 4, 1999

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, eleven months ago, North Carolina, and 
the country, lost a truly great American when former United States 
Senator and North Carolina Governor Terry Sanford died of complications 
associated with cancer. Terry Sanford lived a life that has served as a 
shining example of excellence to an entire generation.
  Known as North Carolina's ``Education Governor,'' Terry Sanford 
inspired teachers and students to excel with his unrelenting commitment 
to public education. It was his many contributions to education that 
led Harvard University to name him one of the top ten governors of the 
twentieth century.
  As President of Duke University, Terry Sanford challenged a small 
regional university to dream big and to reach those dreams. And reach 
them it did. When Terry Sanford left Duke University it had become a 
world leader in research and higher education in law, medicine, 
business and the arts. It was his many contributions to creating what 
is generally regarded as the Harvard of the South that led Duke 
University to name its Institute for Public Policy after this great 
American.
  Called to serve the public once again, Terry Sanford was elected to 
the United States Senate in 1986. In his years in the Senate, Terry 
Sanford distinguished himself as a passionate advocate for public 
education and the poor.
  In addition to his most visible roles as a statesman, politician and 
University President, Terry Sanford served the people of North Carolina 
and this country in many ways. He served as a paratrooper in World War 
II, as an agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and as a state 
senator. Terry Sanford also participated in numerous charities and was 
one of North Carolina's leading arts patrons. His passion for the arts 
endured until his death as he spearheaded efforts to bring a word class 
performing arts facilities to North Carolina. Terry Sanford was also a 
committed husband to Margaret Rose and father to Terry, Jr., and Betsy.
  Terry Sanford inspired me personally. In fact, when I was trying to 
decide if I should run for Congress, I met with Terry. His words of 
encouragement helped make up my mind, and they continue to inspire me 
today.
  Last year I, along with every other member of the North Carolina 
delegation, introduced legislation to honor Terry Sanford by naming the 
Federal Building in Raleigh, North Carolina after this great man. While 
this legislation unanimously passed the House was sent to the floor in 
the Senate, time ran out before it could be considered and passed into 
law. Yesterday, I reintroduced this important legislation, again with 
the support of the entire delegation. Naming the Federal Building in 
Raleigh in honor of Terry Sanford will allow his influence to be felt 
by a new generation of leaders. This gesture is the least that this 
Congress should do to honor the contributions of this great American.

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