[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 75 (Saturday, May 26, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E993]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO NAME THE KOKOMO, INDIANA POST OFFICE FOR 
                FORMER CONGRESSMAN ELWOOD ``BUD'' HILLIS

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                            HON. STEVE BUYER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 25, 2001

  Mr. BUYER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor one of the most distinguished 
men ever to represent the state of Indiana in the House of 
Representatives by introducing legislation to name the post office in 
Kokomo, Indiana for my good friend, former Congressman Bud Hillis.
  Bud honorably and effectively served the people of Indiana's 5th 
District in the House of Representatives from 1971 to 1986. During his 
time in the Congress he was a reasonable and authoritative voice on 
matters of national security, trade, and veterans issues. A graduate of 
Indiana's Culver Military Academy, he enlisted to fight in World War II 
at the age of 18. He served as an infantryman in the European Theater 
for 27 months, leaving active duty as a first lieutenant. After the 
war, Bud attended Indiana University and the Indiana University School 
of Law. He went on to practice law in Howard County, Indiana, and 
served as Chairman of the county bar association.
  Before his election to Congress in November of 1970, he served two 
terms in the Indiana House of Representatives. As a Member of the U.S. 
Congress, Bud was known for a unique combination of genteel civility 
and firm resolve. During his years in Washington, he was noted for his 
leadership on several issues of vital importance to Hoosiers and to the 
nation as a whole.
  As a member of the Armed Services Committee, Bud was instrumental in 
the development and deployment of the M-1 tank and the preservation of 
Grissom Air Force Reserve Base. He took a serious interest in the 
automobile industry as a founding member of the Congressional Auto Task 
Force and was a leading advocate of the rescue of Chrysler. He was also 
a strong force in the Congressional Steel Caucus as Vice President of 
the executive committee. Bud also took seriously our nation's 
commitments to our veterans. As a member of the Veterans Affairs 
Committee, he was a leader in caring for our country's veterans, and 
was instrumental in the construction of the outpatient clinic at Crown 
Point.
  Mr. Speaker, Bud Hillis has a distinguished record of service to his 
country and to the people he represented here in the House of 
Representatives. The dedication of the Kokomo post office, would be a 
fitting tribute for such an honorable and accomplished man.

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