[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 1, 2003)]
[House]
[Page H2521]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO PAUL WALDEN

  (Mr. BLUMENAUER asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Mr. BLUMENAUER. Madam Speaker, I am sad to report to the House today 
the passing of Paul Walden of Hood River, Oregon, the father of our 
colleague, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. Walden).
  It was my pleasure to serve in the Oregon House of Representatives 
with Paul where he was a distinguished member in the 1970s. By the time 
he became a legislator, he was already an established community leader, 
active in his church and many civic organizations.
  Paul was a successful businessman whose ready wit and deep melodious 
voice made him a natural for a career in radio. He served a half 
century in the broadcast industry, ultimately owning his own radio 
stations.
  This Oregonian of pioneer stock made his community better as he 
brightened people's lives. He was the obvious choice for the community 
for major responsibilities, like serving as chair and master of 
ceremonies for the opening of the massive Dallas's Dam featuring Vice 
President Richard Nixon.
  I will remember him as a friend who served his community with honor, 
with humor, and with insight.
  Our thoughts are with our colleague, the gentleman from Oregon (Mr. 
Walden); his wife, Maylene; son, Anthony; and the entire Walden family.

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