[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 105 (Monday, July 29, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1459]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN TONY HALL

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                          HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 26, 2002

  Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join my colleagues in 
paying tribute to my good friend, Tony Hall.
  When I heard the news that Tony had been selected to become the U.S. 
Ambassador to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, I 
immediately thought that there could be no one more qualified for this 
job. Tony's passion for improving nutrition and ending hunger and 
homelessness is legendary. He not only talks tirelessly about the need 
to solve the problems of hunger, but he also acts on his beliefs. He 
has led hunger fasts and countless vigils to bring national attention 
to the needs of the homeless and the hungry. He has traveled repeatedly 
to developing countries to see first-hand the ravages of hunger and 
provide his excellent counsel to governments trying to deal with this 
enormous problem.
  I have been proud to work with Tony on issues of child nutrition and 
today, largely due to his efforts, every child in this country gets at 
least one nutritional meal through their school. With the expansion of 
the School breakfast program, thousands of children now receive two 
meals. I will sorely miss his advice and counsel, but know he is moving 
on to even greater things. The United Nations will give him a global 
forum to continue his mission of bringing real help to those in need.
  Tony, God speed and good luck.

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