[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 138 (Saturday, October 28, 2000)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1995]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING THE HONORABLE SID YATES

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                        HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 27, 2000

  Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, It was with great sadness that we learned of 
the passing of our friend and colleague Sid Yates on October 5, 2000. I 
remember when I first met Sid when I was first elected to Congress in 
1987. Sid was very helpful in my transition as a new member. He had a 
deep respect for the traditions of the House of Representatives and 
impressed upon all of us what a privilege it was to serve in the 
``People's House.''
  There was no greater fighter for the causes that he believed in than 
Sid Yates. He was the strongest supporter of the arts; he was always 
there in support of Israel; and he was a constant defender of our 
constitutional rights. Sid Yates was my mentor. I have the privilege to 
serve in an office of public trust. Each day I am confronted by many 
challenges. I know that I am better prepared to meet these challenges 
because of Sid.
  Congress and the nation lost a patriot and a good person on the 
passing of Sid Yates. He will be missed by us all.

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