[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 22 (Thursday, March 2, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E221]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO THE LATE KENNETH MADDY

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                       HON. STEVEN T. KUYKENDALL

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 2, 2000

  Mr. KUYKENDALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today with sadness to remember 
and honor a beloved figure from California, former State Senator Ken 
Maddy. Ken passed away last week at the age of 65 after a year-long 
bout with lung cancer.
  I had the privilege of getting to know Ken during my time in the 
California State Assembly. He was a straight shooter, always sincere, 
and he treated everyone with the utmost respect; a class act. He was a 
brilliant legislator, one of the very best. A moderate Republican, Ken 
was admired by his colleagues from both sides of the aisle.
  Ken Maddy knew how to get things done. He was a pragmatic legislator 
with an even temper, recognizing the importance of compromise. As 
Senate Republican leader he was the go-to guy for two Republican 
Governors because he knew how to get things done despite being in the 
minority party.
  Ken represented California's Central Valley for 28 years, serving in 
both the State Assembly and State Senate. His career in public life 
came to an end in 1998 as he left the Senate due to term limits.
  Ken was diagnosed with lung cancer just two months into his 
retirement. This came as a shock since Ken was a non-smoker. He had 
just signed on with a prominent public affairs firm and had gotten 
engaged when he was dealt this blow. But in typical Maddy fashion, he 
kept his chin up and put up a courageous fight. I will always remember 
his passion for life, politics, and people. He was like no other.
  The State of California has lost a true leader. His life-long career 
of service will forever be remembered. Ken Maddy will be dearly missed, 
but his legacy will live on in the State of California.




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