[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 161 (Friday, October 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2247]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




RECOGNIZING THE HONORABLE BUD CRAMER AND THE HONORABLE TERRY EVERETT ON 
                     THEIR RETIREMENT FROM CONGRESS

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                               speech of

                            HON. JIM COOPER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 25, 2008

  Mr. COOPER. Mr. Speaker, for 18 years, Members of Congress have had 
the pleasure of working with an exemplary representative. And for 18 
years, the constituents of northern Alabama have been represented by an 
extraordinary man. Today, I would like to honor the service of my 
friend and colleague, Bud Cramer.
  Over his time here in Congress, Bud has generated a noteworthy list 
of accomplishments: co-founder of the Blue Dog Coalition, one of the 
strongest allies for NASA, and a tireless advocate for children, 
authoring the monumental National Children's Advocacy Program Act. He 
managed to balance national needs while staying true to his Huntsville 
roots. Bud, your absence will be a loss not just for the Blue Dog 
Coalition, not just for Congress, but for the Nation as a whole. I wish 
you the best in your years to come.