[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 16, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


               TRIBUTE TO FORMER CONGRESSMAN PHILIP RUPPE

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 16, 2002

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to former 
Congressman Mr. Philip Ruppe. I would also like to thank my colleague 
from Michigan for offering this resolution to pay tribute to a great 
man.
  Philip Ruppe is a prime example of the outcome of hard-work and 
determination. Before serving his constituents for twelve years as 
their Representative to Congress, he was a successful banker. Before 
that, he defended our great nation and served in the Navy during the 
Korean War.
  I have known Philip Ruppe for over twenty years and was active in 
supporting his campaign for the U.S. Senate in 1982. His passion for 
politics was only trumped by his loyalty to his constituents. He was 
the first Congressman representing the district to have district 
offices, no easy task considering the size of his district.
  Because of his dedication and hard work, I wish to congratulate Phil 
on his lifelong achievements and wish nothing but the best in his 
future endeavors.

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