[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 182 (Friday, November 3, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H5396]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE SERVICE OF EARL BLUMENAUER

  (Ms. SALINAS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. SALINAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize my friend, 
colleague, and fellow Oregonian, Congressman Earl Blumenauer. 
Throughout his 50 years of public service, Earl has always been a 
consistent and vocal advocate for Oregon values.
  He helped pioneer the fight against climate change long before others 
were doing the same, and his commitment to building healthy communities 
and a healthy planet through public transit and cycling was unmatched. 
In fact, he wore it proudly every day in the form of that iconic 
bicycle pin on his lapel.
  I know I speak for the entire Oregon delegation when we say that Earl 
will be sorely missed in Congress. He leaves behind a legacy of service 
and dedication to making life better for working families not only in 
our State but across our great country.
  I wish him and his family all the best in his new chapter.

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