[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 114 (Thursday, August 5, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1798]
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                       THE LATE HON. GEORGE BROWN

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                          HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 5, 1999

  Mr. LaFALCE. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate having this opportunity to say 
a few words in memory of my friend and colleague George Brown and to 
reflect on his distinguished service to our nation.
  Through his military service in WWII and nearly 35 years in the House 
of Representatives, George Brown established a record of public service 
matched by few others. Indeed, he has ennobled our profession through 
his example.
  During his career, George showed himself to be a man of strong moral 
conviction and uncommon vision. In his early days in Washington, George 
continued his life-long work as a tireless advocate for racial equality 
and civil rights.
  Later, as Chairman and Ranking Member of the Science Committee, he 
lent his scientific expertise and steadfast support to issues of 
science, technology, and aeronautics. He will be best remembered, 
perhaps, for his dedication to strengthening America's commitment to 
manned and unmanned space exploration. His efforts in this area have 
left an indelible mark on our space program, and have quite literally 
broadened our nation's horizons.
  George also recognized the need to conserve our natural resources and 
protect the environment, long before such issues were part of the 
mainstream agenda. Time has shown just how right he was.
  Throughout his many years in the House, George had a wonderful 
ability to work with people of all political persuasions. He was always 
willing to find common ground and form alliances with others, making 
him an extraordinarily effective advocate for the people of his 42nd 
District.
  George Brown will be remembered as a man who challenged us to make 
our world a better place, while advocating exploration of worlds beyond 
our own. He was a great member of this institution. I will miss him. I 
extend my deepest sympathies to his family.

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