[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E530]
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                        IN MEMORY OF BOB FRANKS

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                           HON. RUSH D. HOLT

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 13, 2010

  Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness that I rise to 
honor the life of an outstanding Member of Congress from New Jersey, 
Bob Franks, who passed away on Friday after a battle with cancer.
  During his 14 years in the General Assembly and eight years as a 
member of this body, Bob was dedicated to bettering the lives of New 
Jerseyans.
  Principled, relentless, genial and magnanimous, Bob, like few others, 
had the ability to work across the aisle and earn the trust and respect 
of political allies and opponents alike--a skill regretfully in short 
supply these days.
  After leaving Congress, Bob remained active in public affairs--while 
spending more time with family than the Congressional schedule would 
permit--leading the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey. It was during 
his time as president of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey that I 
worked closely with Bob and was able to know his good nature and policy 
acumen first-hand. I feel fortunate to have had such an opportunity.
  I ask that the Members of the House extend sympathy to Bob's wife 
Fran, his family and friends. He will be missed.

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