[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 27, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H565]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HONORING LUKE ROTH

  (Mr. GANSKE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GANSKE. Mr. Speaker, Luke Roth, born December 9, 1953, died of 
cancer yesterday. A proud graduate of Princeton, a devoted husband to 
Katie, a loving father to Luke, Anne, and Clare.
  Luke was my district director for 6 years and then was President 
Bush's State campaign director. Luke loved politics. He even met Katie 
on the campaign trail.
  He was a big man, he wore a size 13 EEE shoe, and I never met a man 
with a bigger heart. Luke believed passionately in American democracy. 
He was a student of history. He would think there is no higher tribute 
than if I simply said Luke Roth, servus publicus, civis: public 
servant, citizen.
  All who knew this loving bear of a man are mourning his passing. Our 
grief is tempered only by our belief that if there was ever anyone who 
merited heaven, it is Luke.
  Luke has left big shoes for us to fill. May he rest in peace.

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