[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 108 (Thursday, September 14, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1479]
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EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE HONORABLE HERBERT H. 
     BATEMAN, MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

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                               speech of

                    HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR.

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2000

  Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to a 
steadfast colleague and a truly dedicated public servant. This week, 
this House lost a treasured friend with the passing of Representative 
Herb Bateman of Virginia.
  One characteristic distinguished Herb throughout his 50-year career: 
commitment to public service. Whether as a teacher, Air Force Officer, 
attorney, or legislator, Herb aspired to and reached a high standard of 
service to his students, his country, his clients, and his 
constituents. I know this first-hand, since we served together for over 
18 years.
  In his time in the Virginia Senate, Herb distinguished himself as a 
leader in diverse issue areas including agriculture, energy, education, 
and the budget. In this body, Herb, a member of the Armed Services 
Committee, earned a reputation as a fighter for a strong and prepared 
military. He understood the dynamic role of the United States in the 
post-cold war world. Toward this end, Herb was a strong advocate for 
military readiness, and a staunch supporter of his constituents in the 
shipbuilding industry and the local military community.
  Perhaps the greatest reasons for Herb's success as a legislator are 
his bipartisanship and his patriotism. He was always looking out for 
America's best interests, always willing to hear the other side, always 
capable of expressing his views in logical, rather than partisan, ways. 
Herb showed us the importance of duty, integrity, and responsibility in 
public life.
  We will miss him.

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