[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 32 (Wednesday, March 16, 2005)]
[House]
[Page H1536]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING WILLIAM LEHMAN

  (Mr. HASTINGS of Florida asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today and I ask Members 
in their offices who knew the person that I rise to speak about to take 
cognizance of the fact that we regret to announce the death of one of 
our revered former Members.
  William Lehman died today. A real giant among human beings has passed 
and is transitioning. I am sure I speak for all of us in this body that 
knew him and especially those of us in the Florida delegation in 
expressing our heartfelt condolences to the Congressman's family.
  The funeral arrangements are pending. It is my understanding that the 
funeral will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday. Those that knew Bill, he was 
referred to some times as Alabama Bill, he was a mentor, friend, 
humanitarian, and humble servant of humankind.
  He provided transportation for thousands through his variety of auto 
dealerships and then as a distinguished Member of this body chairing 
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. He helped to 
provide the funding for those of us that have seen his vision come 
alive in the form of transportation measures in south Florida and 
around this Nation. He will be sorely missed.
  I can assure Members that it would be appropriate to stay in contact 
with his family with their condolences.

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