[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1929-E1930]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


   TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE TOM EWING ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM CONGRESS

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                               speech of

                         HON. J. DENNIS HASTERT

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 24, 2000

  Mr. HASTERT. Mr. Speaker, it's sad to part ways with Tom. He's an old 
friend who I've

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known over a span of more than 20 years. He's someone I've worked with 
in representing the people of our state of Illinois, both in Congress 
and our state legislature. He's someone who helped me rally the troops 
when I was chief deputy whip, and he's someone who supported me for 
Speaker of the House. I have great respect for Tom.
  Since he was elected in 1991, Tom has worked for the families in 
Illinois' 15th District. Tom, a farmer himself, stood up for Illinois 
farmers' interests as Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Risk 
Management and Specialty Crops and Research. He fought for the 
Republican principles he represents so that he could make American 
lives better--a balanced budget, lower taxes, fair treatment for small 
businesses, welfare reform and Social Security and Medicare reform.
  Tom wanted to retire so he could spend more time with his wife, 
Connie, his six children and his grandchildren. I hope his future years 
with them are filled with much happiness. I wish him the best of luck 
and thank this honorable and decent man for everything he has done for 
both the people of Illinois and the men and women of this country. I 
know our friendship will continue even after he goes back home.

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