[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 189 (Tuesday, December 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1220]
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 SUPPORTING H.R. 8025, TO DESIGNATE THE FACILITY OF THE UNITED STATES 
    POSTAL SERVICE LOCATED AT 100 SOUTH 1ST STREET IN MINNEAPOLIS, 
             MINNESOTA, AS THE MARTIN OLAV SABO POST OFFICE

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                          HON. BETTY McCOLLUM

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2022

  Ms. McCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 8025, 
which designates the United States Postal Service facility located at 
100 South Street in Minneapolis, Minnesota as the ``Martin Olav Sabo 
Post Office.''
  Congressman Martin Sabo's public life began 45 years ago when he was 
elected to the Minnesota State House of Representatives at the young 
age of 22. He went on to serve with distinction as both House Speaker 
and minority leader until his election to Congress in 1978. Congressman 
Sabo served the people of Minnesota for 28 years in the house, retiring 
in 2006. His Chairmanship of the House Budget Committee in the 1990s 
set the country on a course that resulted in a federal budget surplus. 
While serving on the esteemed House Appropriations Committee, 
Congressman Sabo's astute ability to direct federal funds to key 
infrastructure projects, like light rail transit, transformed 
Minneapolis, positioning the Twin Cities for the 21st Century.
  It was my profound honor to serve with Martin Sabo as a colleague in 
the U.S. House. Congressman Sabo was liberal, smart, and his values 
reflected the very best of Minnesota's traditions and heritage. 
Congressman Sabo was reserved and quiet Norwegian, but when he spoke 
the room went silent because everyone knew something worth hearing was 
about to be said. This made him a giant as a legislator and public 
servant in both the Minnesota Legislature and Congress. I will always 
remember Martin as the kindest of souls and one of the most effective 
and wise public servants I've ever known.
  I want to thank Rep. Ilhan Omar for sponsoring this piece of 
legislation that pays tribute to a dedicated public servant, wonderful 
human being, and dear friend and mentor.

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