[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 10, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E386]
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                             A TRAGIC LOSS

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                           HON. TOM CAMPBELL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 1999

  Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. Speaker, my state and our nation recently suffered 
a grievous loss in the passing of California State Senator Milton 
Marks. I expressed my sorrow in a letter to his wife, the Honorable 
Carolene Marks, San Francisco Commissioner on the Status of Women, and 
I would like to put into the Record of the House of Representatives my 
letter to her, as a tribute to him.

       Dear Carolene: My heart sank with an empty feeling the 
     moment I learned of Milton's passing. Both Susanne and I send 
     our heartfelt condolences to let you know that we share your 
     loss. It was my personal joy and honor to call Milton a 
     colleague and dear friend. He will be missed by those who 
     knew of his dedication and service to the citizens of San 
     Francisco and the State of California.
       Carolene, there are no words that can be spoken, no words 
     that can be written, to relieve the pain and sorrow of losing 
     Milton. He was the consummate statesman who worked hard at 
     his profession using his drive, dedication and spirit to 
     champion many causes. He lived life with compassion by 
     creating laws that protected our youth from harm, by 
     improving the quality of our environment, and by encouraging 
     the development of economic policy that makes California the 
     greatest state in the nation. His service to the public will 
     be a lasting memory for the next generation. May God bless 
     you and your loved ones in this time of grief.

     

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