[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 102 (Thursday, July 9, 2009)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1690]
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                       HONORING MAYOR ED BABBITT

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                             HON. LEE TERRY

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, July 9, 2009

  Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a great 
public servant--Bellevue, Nebraska Mayor Ed Babbitt. Ed passed away 
suddenly this week.
  Ed was born on a farm near Elliot, Iowa and earned a degree in 
business administration from what is now the University of Nebraska at 
Omaha. He received a master's in business administration from Creighton 
University.
  He has four wonderful children and has been married to his devoted 
wife Barbara since 1962. Robyn and I have Barbara and the family in our 
thoughts and prayers.
  Ed was elected to the Bellevue City Council in 1974; he served for 
eight years and then returned to the council in 1992. He was elected 
Mayor in 2006 by defeating a two-term incumbent in one of the year's 
biggest upsets.
  As mayor of Nebraska's third largest city his love for his family, 
community and the people around him was always evident. He was a 
dedicated public servant who had big dreams for Bellevue's future.
  Over the years he worked hard to make the city of Bellevue what it is 
today--a city of growth, suburb quality of life and pro business. His 
work will not be forgotten and his memory shall live on forever. Ed, 
thanks for your tireless work, Bellevue and all your friends will miss 
you.

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