[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 18 (Wednesday, February 27, 2002)]
[House]
[Page H612]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              IN MEMORY OF STATE SENATOR CLIVE L. DUVAL II

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Virginia (Mr. Moran) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 
accomplishments of one of Virginia's finest and most respected public 
figures. Clive L. DuVal II passed away on Monday, February 25. But his 
legacy of leadership on the environment, on consumer rights, on civil 
rights, and good government will leave a lasting impression on the 
Commonwealth of Virginia for decades to come.
  Born in New York City, Senator DuVal came to embody the definition of 
a Virginia gentleman, serving in the House of Delegates for 6 years and 
as a State Senator from 1972 until his retirement in 1992. Educated at 
Yale where he received his law degree, Senator DuVal went on to serve 
as a lieutenant commander in the Navy's 16th Air Group during World War 
II. After the war, he served at the Department of Defense as a lawyer, 
later becoming general counsel for the U.S. Information Agency in 1955.
  Senator DuVal got his political start standing up against the 
controversial land use dispute over the Merrywood estate in McLean, 
Virginia. Citing illegal zoning practices, Senator DuVal helped 
persuade the U.S. Interior Department to join the effort, and it led to 
the successful prevention of high-rise developments along the Potomac 
River.
  These concerns for the environment continued throughout Senator 
DuVal's legislative career. Known as a stalwart defender of the little 
guy, Senator DuVal rose to become the head of the Northern Virginia 
delegation. He eventually assumed the chairmanship of the Democratic 
Caucus and successfully used that position in fighting for progressive 
priorities. During all the budget agreements, as they would be worked 
out behind closed doors, we knew he was there fighting for the right 
priorities.
  Senator DuVal left an indelible mark on everyone with whom he served. 
His courageous stands on civil rights and on women's rights made a 
great difference in Virginia's social progress. He was always admired 
by his colleagues for his velvet glove approach to the toughest of 
legislative battles, a good personal friend and an inspiration to so 
many of us looking for examples of successful progressive leadership in 
Virginia.
  Madam Speaker, I stand today in salute of Senator DuVal's life's 
work. He was a role model for us all and a great American, and we will 
miss him dearly.

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