[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 159 (Thursday, November 11, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2358]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING BERNARD E. MADDEN

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                            HON. LOIS CAPPS

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 10, 1999

  Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay tribute to a dear 
constituent, Bernard Madden, who died on November 5 in San Luis Obispo 
at the age of 105 years.
  Mr. Madden worked as a steam engineer in Omaha, Nebraska, for the 
Missouri Pacific Railroad. After his retirement, Mr. Madden and his 
wife, Eula, moved to San Luis Obispo. He spoke highly of his nieces and 
nephews, read the newspapers every day and spoke to my staff frequently 
about current affairs. One of his most passionate pleas was that 
prescription drug coverage be included in Medicare. Mr. Madden and I 
had a lot in common there. I will strive to see that this is 
accomplished in remembrance of him and the many seniors he knew and I 
know will benefit when this gaping hole in Medicare is fixed.
  Bernard Madden had a wonderful and cheerful spirit and my staff and I 
will remember him fondly.

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