[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2173]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO HENRY HYDE

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                        HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 7, 2006

  Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
a dear friend of mine, Representative Henry Hyde. Henry has been a 
devoted public servant to the people of Illinois and this Nation for 
many decades and it is hard to see him leave the Halls of Congress at 
the end of this session.
  Henry began his political career in the Illinois State House in 1966, 
rising to the rank of majority leader before turning his sights to 
Washington. Coming to Congress in 1975, Henry is leaving Washington as 
one of the most distinguished and well respected Members to serve in 
the U.S. House of Representatives. He had the unique honor to serve as 
Chairman of two of the biggest committees, the Judiciary Committee and 
the International Relations Committee. Throughout his time here he has 
fought diligently for many worthwhile causes and led us through some of 
the most tumultuous times in our nation's history, but what I will 
remember Henry Hyde most for was the way he carried himself while 
serving our citizens.
  Always honest, passionate, and fair, Henry Hyde is an example to us 
all about the ways we should carry ourselves in these hallowed halls. 
Mr. Speaker, this Congress will miss Henry Hyde and his influence and I 
rise today to say thank you and God Bless.

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