[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 105 (Monday, July 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1454]
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                   HONORING REPRESENTATIVE TONY HALL

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                           HON. RALPH M. HALL

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 26, 2002

  Mr. HALL of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I join my colleagues in bidding a 
fond farewell to our esteemed colleague, the gentleman from Ohio, 
Representative Tony Hall, whom President Bush has selected to carry out 
the Nation's work as United States ambassador to the United Nations 
organizations that coordinate international hunger relief efforts. I 
can think of no other person more qualified or more deserving of 
appointment to this position than our friend, Tony Hall. 
  Throughout his years of service in the House of Representatives, Tony 
has distinguished himself for his work on behalf of the hungry 
throughout the world. He has been an eloquent spokesman and a tireless 
worker in fighting hunger and providing help to the needy, and he will 
be a most effective advocate for these international outreach efforts 
as our ambassador.
  Tony also has been a tremendous advocate and representative for his 
constituents in the Third Congressional District of Ohio, who elected 
him to twelve consecutive terms to the House. His constituents will be 
proud, as we are, that he will continue to serve his country in this 
new and expanded role. I join my colleagues in extending to him our 
best wishes as he continues his service to our Nation and to those in 
need.

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