[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 92 (Wednesday, July 7, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1297]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   HONORING CONGRESSMAN DOUG BEREUTER

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                         HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, July 6, 2004

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a good friend and 
outstanding public servant, Congressman Doug Bereuter.
  I have become familiar with Doug and his work having served as a 
member of the U.S. House delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly, 
which he chairs. I have participated in numerous congressional 
delegations abroad which he has led and was always impressed with his 
knowledge of world affairs and his determination to increase 
understanding among NATO partners.
  Doug also has been a tireless advocate for his Cornhusker State 
constituents during his 26 year House tenure. He has served longer than 
any other Nebraskan, during which time he has penned many laws to help 
his diverse constituency, including ones to promote his State's 
agricultural exports, improve health care and child welfare, end 
international hunger, and protect Native Americans.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to call Doug Bereuter a friend and colleague. 
His constituents and our country are losing an honorable and dedicated 
public servant, the likes of which bring credit to this hallowed 
institution in which we are so fortunate to serve. I wish him and his 
wife, Louise, health and happiness in their future endeavors.

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