[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 135 (Wednesday, October 25, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1933]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO REPRESENTATIVES THOMAS EWING AND JOHN PORTER

                                 ______
                                 

                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 25, 2000

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to two 
retiring members of the Illinois Delegation who have faithfully and 
effectively served their constituents and the citizens of this Nation.
  Firstly, Representative Thomas W. Ewing, who spent 17 years in the 
Illinois General Assembly and rose to the positions of Assistant 
Republican Leader and Deputy Minority Leader, before he left to come to 
Congress.
  In Congress, Representative Ewing has focused much of his attention 
on issues relating to agriculture, crime prevention, education, 
economic growth and healthcare. It has been a pleasure working with 
Representative Ewing and I wish him well as he returns to the very 
pleasant, peaceful and friendly community in and around Pontiac, 
Illinois.
  And now Mr. Speaker, I turn my attention to Representative John 
Edward Porter, who is completing his 11th term as a member and is very 
astute, sensitive and effective Chairman of Labor, HHS-Education 
Appropriations SubCommittee. He is founder and Co-Chairman of the 
Congressional Human Rights Caucus. He has been cited many times by 
various budget watchdog groups and has stood in the vanguard on 
environmental issues. Representative Porter has been a strong supporter 
of biomedical research, a real friend of Community Health Centers and 
has stood tall against the continuous spread of HIV-AIDS.
  The Core Center of Chicago stands today as a model to fight these 
dreaded diseases. And is a testament to the support which John Porter 
gave to its efforts. One of the things that I like best about John is 
his ability to convey optimism even when the cupboard is practically 
bare. It's been a pleasure working with Mr. Porter, I thank him for his 
sensitivity to the issues facing America and especially my district and 
wish him well in retirement.

                          ____________________