[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 124 (Friday, October 6, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1716]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN SIDNEY YATES

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                       HON. JESSE L. JACKSON, JR.

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 6, 2000

  Mr. JACKSON of Illinois. Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I rise 
today to pay tribute to a distinguished legislator, a paragon of virtue 
and a national treasure--Congressman Sidney Yates from my home state of 
Illinois. I am deeply saddened by the news that Sid Yates died last 
night. I join my colleagues in taking the time to honor this truly 
remarkable man for his invaluable contribution to this nation. During 
this time of sorrow for his family, I want them to know that I hold 
them in my heart and in my prayers.
  Mr. Yates was first elected in 1948, and for four decades served as a 
member of the Appropriations Committee. I am honored to now fill his 
seat. As the member who coined the appropriations moniker ``College of 
Cardinals,'' he spent 20 years as Chairman of the Interior 
Appropriations Subcommittee. Sidney Yates was a staunch advocate for 
the arts, and a defender of the environment. He embodied all that is 
just and virtuous about public service. Through his exemplary tenure, 
Sidney Yates typified what it truly means to be called, ``the 
honorable.''
  Mr. Yates was considered to me, generous with his time and extremely 
helpful to me as a new legislator. On December 14, 1995, Mr. Yates 
introduced me after I took the oath of office, and continued to serve 
as a guide and teacher. As the Dean of the Illinois delegation, his 
courageous and principled stands on issues and legislation were 
inspirational--this despite great pressure to do otherwise.
  I believe I speak for every member of this body when I say we will 
continue to be guided by the light of Sid Yates' leadership, public 
service, experience and wisdom. I will miss my good friend and trusted 
mentor.

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