[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 96 (Friday, July 21, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1300]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING RETIRING CONNECTICUT STATE SENATOR ADELA ``DELL'' EADS

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                          HON. JOHN B. LARSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 20, 2000

  Mr. LARSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a former colleague in 
the Connecticut State Senate, who after many dedicated years of service 
to the people of Connecticut, the Senate and our political atmosphere 
as a whole, is stepping down.
  Adela ``Dell'' Eads was born 80 years ago in Brooklyn, New York. She 
attended Sweet Briar College in Virginia as well as the Gibbs School in 
New York City. She began her political career in 1976 in the State 
House of Representatives where she served two terms. Dell was first 
elected to the Connecticut State Senate in 1980, and in her 20 years of 
service held numerous leadership positions in her party and the senate 
including Senate President Pro Tem and Minority Leader.
  In a time where our political dialogue seems to be clouded by 
partisan bickering an grandstanding, Dell has always been the epitome 
of dignity and class. She is known today, as well as when I served with 
her in the state senate, as a bridge builder who always chose to do 
what she knew was best for her District and the State of Connecticut as 
a whole, rather than what was simply popular.
  Even though we represent different political parties, I have nothing 
but sincere admiration for her as a former colleague and consummate 
public servant. The State of Connecticut and the Senate will surely 
miss her.
  I ask the House of Representatives to recognize her career in public 
service as well as applaud the manner in which she has conducted 
herself during the last 24 years; with grace, understanding and most of 
all the willingness to work with others to accomplish what is right.

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