[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 12, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H849]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           ANNOUNCING THE PASSING OF THE HONORABLE TOM LANTOS

  (Mr. STARK asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, as dean of the California delegation, it is 
my sad responsibility to make the formal announcement to the House of 
Representatives about yesterday's passing of our good friend and 
colleague, Tom Lantos of California.
  I ask that we observe a moment of silence to honor Tom's legacy of 
service to his constituents, the House of Representatives, and the 
people around the world for whom he sought human rights. He will be 
sorely missed.
  The SPEAKER. Members will please rise and observe a moment of silence 
in memory of our esteemed colleague, the Honorable Tom Lantos.

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