[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 148 (Friday, November 15, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2071]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO CONG. TIM ROEMER

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                          HON. RUBEN HINOJOSA

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 14, 2002

  Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, as the 107th Congress comes to a close, I 
wanted to take this opportunity to recognize my friend and colleague on 
the Education and Workforce Committee, Congressman Tim Roemer. Tim has 
decided to leave Congress to pursue other avenues of service, but I 
want to thank him for his dedication to the education of America's 
children.
  Tim was born and raised in Indiana and since 1990 he has ably 
represented the Third District. His constituents have recognized his 
outstanding service and in 1998 he was re-elected with the highest 
winning percentage for any Third District candidate in a quarter 
century.
  While in Congress, Tim has been a strong supporter of students, 
teachers and school officials. He exercised great leadership during the 
development of the landmark legislation, ``No Child Left Behind Act,'' 
our most recent reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act. His contribution will be felt by thousands of children 
throughout our country.
  As a Co-Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, of which I am a member, 
he has advocated for a fiscally responsible government that still 
compassionately meets the needs of individuals and institutions that 
require federal assistance.
  I regret that Tim will not be with us as we work next year to 
reauthorize the Higher Education Act and Head Start. His thoughtful 
insights and his commitment to educational opportunities for every 
child will be sorely missed. I am confident that he will continue to 
serve the interests of our country in whatever future endeavors he may 
pursue. My colleagues and I are losing a very articulate champion for 
the issues promoted by our Democratic Party, but we all wish the very 
best for him and his family.
  Indiana has been proud of her Native Son and we hope that the Great 
State of Indiana will send us another Democrat as gifted and committed 
as Tim Roemer.

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