[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 51 (Wednesday, May 3, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E700]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        TRIBUTE TO THE LATE REPRESENTATIVE ELROD ALBIN CEDERBERG

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                             HON. DAVE CAMP

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 3, 2006

  Mr. CAMP of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
honorable Elford Albin ``Al'' Cederberg, a distinguished former member 
of this House, a dedicated public servant, and a beloved family man.
  Al Cederberg passed away on April 17, 2006, at the age of 88. His 
story is one that should be shared with every young child. Growing up 
on and working on a dairy in his younger years, the Cederberg family 
delivered milk in Bay City, Michigan throughout the depression and 
never skipped a house even if they weren't able to pay that week, or 
was already behind. Compassion for people was a trait learned early and 
well by Al Cederberg, and one for which he will long be remembered.
  Enlisting in our Armed Forces in 1941, Al Cederberg's participation 
in the Normandy invasion and following battles into France and Germany 
earned him the rank of Captain, five battle stars and the Bronze Star. 
He was a hero.
  Like so many of the ``Greatest Generation,'' Al Cederberg's 
commitment to his community and country did not end with the close of 
World War II. Returning home to Bay City he was urged to run for Mayor 
and clean-up corruption at City Hall. Victory at the local level turned 
into a successful run for Congress, where he ably represented mid-
Michigan for 26 years. Rising to the level of ranking member on the 
Appropriations Committee, Al Cederberg was a force for his party, close 
ally of Republican presidents and a respected foe of Democrat leaders.
  His term of service was long; his accomplishments were many; and, his 
impact was profound.
  On behalf of the Fourth Congressional District I represent, which 
includes a vast portion of Mr. Cederberg's former territory, let me 
say: May God welcome home His tireless servant, Elford Albin Cederberg.

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