[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 72 (Monday, June 12, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H4177]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO BOB JOHNS

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my gratitude to a 
member of our Nevada staff, Dr. Robert Johns, for his dedication, hard 
work and commitment to this Nation. Dr. Johns has not only worked 
diligently serving the people of Nevada in our northern Nevada district 
office but has also served as the vice chairman of the President's 
council on historic preservation for two terms during the Reagan 
administration. As a retired World War II naval officer, Dr. Bob Johns 
has dedicated most of his life to public service. He is a real American 
hero, Mr. Speaker. We both grew up in the same small town, Sparks, 
Nevada, just a few blocks apart. I have been honored to have Bob Johns 
as a true friend and a member of my staff since my time in the Nevada 
State legislature.
  On May 30, Mr. Speaker, Dr. Johns celebrated his 80th birthday. He 
continues to work every day serving as an active and vital public 
servant in his home State of Nevada.
  Thank you, Dr. Johns, for your friendship, your hard work and your 
commitment to the people of Nevada and to this Nation.




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