[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 46 (Tuesday, April 23, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E600]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TO RENAME THE POST OFFICE IN LAKE LINDEN, 
                MI, AFTER THE HONORABLE PHILIP E. RUPPE

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 23, 2002

  Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to pay much deserved tribute to 
former Congressman Philip Edward Ruppe, who ably represented the people 
of northern Michigan, in Congress, for over a decade.
  This bill, introduced by Representative Bart Stupak, designates the 
facility of the United States Postal Service located at 600 Calumet 
Street in Lake Linden, Michigan, as the ``Philip E. Ruppe Post Office 
Building.'' I am pleased to report to my colleagues that the entire 
Michigan House delegation has signed on as original cosponsors of the 
measure.
  Congressman Ruppe, whose family has lived in northern Michigan since 
the late 19th Century, was born in Laurium, Michigan on September 29, 
1926. He is not only an active civic leader but also a businessman, 
actively involved in the community, and a veteran, who served his 
country as a lieutenant in the United States Navy during the Korean 
conflict.
  In 1966, Congressman Ruppe was elected by the people of northern 
Michigan to serve in the 90th Congress. He served his constituents 
faithfully until January 3, 1979. As a member of the Merchant Marine 
and Fisheries Committee, as well as the Interior and Insular Affairs 
Committee, Congressman Ruppe was able to devote much of his focus to 
the specific needs of northern Michigan. Congressman Ruppe demonstrated 
his devotion to his constituents by becoming the first Congressman from 
the district to operate district offices.
  Congressman Ruppe has dedicated his life to serving his community and 
his country. He is an example of everything that is good and decent in 
public service and this institution. Naming the post office in Lake 
Linden, Michigan is just one way we can pay tribute to this fine man 
and I urge support for the bill.

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