[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 152 (Friday, November 22, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2122]
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              TRIBUTE TO BROOKINGS FELLOW ROBERT M. HARTT

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                          HON. DANNY K. DAVIS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, November 22, 2002

  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute and 
gratitude to Mr. Robert M. Hartt. Recently, Mr. Hartt has ended a six-
month fellowship with the Brookings Institution and will be returning 
to his position at the Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind 
or Severely Disabled.
  While working in my office, Mr. Hartt brought an aspect to 
disabilities issues that shed a new light to legislation and office 
policies. Mr. Hartt passionately used his personal experiences as a man 
with a vision impairment to ensure improvements be set forth in 
computer software, educational textbooks and healthcare for all 
individuals with disabilities. His advocacy and strength instilled a 
renewed hope that one day our nation will have equality for all people.
  Again, Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank Mr. Hartt for his 
exceptional hard work for the residents of Illinois 7th Congressional 
District and America's disability community.

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