[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 133 (Wednesday, December 6, 2006)]
[House]
[Page H8798]
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                             general leave

  Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members 
may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their 
remarks and include extraneous materials on the bill under 
consideration.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Ohio?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I might 
consume.
  Mr. Speaker, a graduate of Princeton University, Dewey Bartlett began 
his post-collegiate life as a marine combat pilot in the South Pacific 
during the Second World War. He went on to become a successful rancher 
and businessman in Oklahoma, and ultimately, it was his interest in 
improving the State's economy that led him to seek political office.
  Bartlett was elected to the Oklahoma State Senate in 1962 and served 
as its Governor from 1967 to 1971. As Governor, Bartlett dedicated 
himself to bringing more jobs to the citizens of Oklahoma, and was a 
huge proponent of vocational-technical education to give workers the 
skills they needed to succeed. Two years later, in 1973, he became a 
United States Senator, a post that he maintained until 1979.
  In all, Dewey Bartlett devoted over a decade of his life to public 
service. He was known for his strong work ethic and bipartisan approach 
to politics, as well as for his commitment to fiscal responsibility and 
economic growth.
  After a 2-year battle with cancer, Mr. Speaker, Dewey Bartlett passed 
away in the spring of 1979. In recognition of his outstanding service 
to his State and this country, I urge all Members to join me in voting 
for S. 1820.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I 
might consume.
  Mr. Speaker, as a member of the Government Reform Committee, I am 
pleased to join my colleague in consideration of S. 1820, a bill to 
designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
6110 East 51st Place in Tulsa, Oklahoma as the Dewey F. Bartlett Post 
Office. S. 1820, sponsored by Senator James Inhofe, passed the Senate 
by unanimous consent on March 3, 2006.
  Dewey Bartlett was born in Marietta, Ohio. During World War II he 
served in the United States Marine Corps as a dive bomber pilot in the 
South Pacific. After the war, Mr. Bartlett moved to Oklahoma, working 
as a farmer, rancher and independent oil producer.
  Mr. Bartlett was elected to the State senate in 1962. Four years 
later he ran for Governor. As Governor, he was recognized for his 
efforts in economic development.
  In 1972 Governor Bartlett was elected to the U.S. Senate, where he 
served from 1973 to 1979. Sadly, he passed away in Tulsa, Oklahoma on 
March 1, 1979.
  I urge swift passage of this bill.
  Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers at this time, and I yield 
back the balance of my time.

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  Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, at this time it is my pleasure to yield 
4 minutes to the gentleman from Oklahoma (Mr. Sullivan).
  Mr. SULLIVAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in proud support of S. 1820, 
which will designate the 6110 East 51st Place post office in Tulsa, 
Oklahoma, as the Dewey F. Bartlett Post Office.
  I was pleased to introduce the companion legislation, H.R. 4051, 
which passed the House in March, and I again encourage my colleagues to 
join me in support of S. 1820. Dewey F. Bartlett was a strong advocate 
for conservative values, a war veteran and a public servant for 
Oklahoma and the Nation. He served as the second Republican Governor of 
Oklahoma and is a distinguished alumni of the United States Senate. He 
was a true representative of Oklahoma values, leadership and drive, and 
I am pleased that we are able to honor him in this way.
  After graduating from Princeton University in 1942, Dewey Bartlett 
served in the Marine Corps as a combat dive bomber pilot during World 
War II. As a result of his courageous efforts in the South Pacific 
theater, he was awarded the Air Medal. After the war he moved to Tulsa, 
Oklahoma, and became a farmer, rancher and oilman. He was a partner in 
the Keener Oil Company, one of Oklahoma's oldest, small independent oil 
companies.
  In 1963, he began his career in public service by joining the State 
Senate and then, in 1967, he became Oklahoma's 19th Governor. One of 
his priorities while in office was increasing industry in Oklahoma. As 
Governor the results of his hard work helped to produce a record $148.4 
million in new industries or improvements in existing facilities and 
created 7,500 jobs for Oklahomans.
  From 1972 to 1978, Bartlett served as a Member of the United States 
Senate. During his tenure, this proud Oklahoman maintained a strong 
consistent stance on limited government bureaucracy, reducing 
burdensome taxes and maintaining fiscal responsibility. I am proud to 
share Dewey Bartlett's vision of conservatism and work daily toward the 
goal of promoting commonsense Oklahoma values in Congress.
  By designating the Dewey F. Bartlett Post Office in Tulsa, we are 
commemorating an exceptional person who embodied the spirit of 
Oklahoma.
  Mr. LaTOURETTE. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of our time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Ohio (Mr. LaTourette) that the House suspend the rules 
and pass the Senate bill, S. 1820.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds of those voting having 
responded in the affirmative) the rules were suspended and the Senate 
bill was passed.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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