[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 21]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30811]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                    IN HONOR OF ANDREW SHARP PEACOCK

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to say farewell to a good 
friend and great leader, Australian Ambassador, Andrew Peacock. 
Ambassador Peacock will retire from his duties as the Australian 
Ambassador to the United States. There will be a celebration in his 
honor to commend him for his many accomplishments and his lifetime 
service to his country and to the world's diplomatic corps.
  Ambassador Peacock has had a brilliant career and has succeeded in 
every endeavor, at every level, and has done so with a joy of life. His 
life in public service began at the young age of 17, when he joined the 
Young Liberals in his native country, Australia. In just a few short 
years, his incredible leadership skills and great wit carried him to 
the position of President of the Young Liberal Movement. Shortly 
afterwards, Mr. Peacock became Vice-President and then President of the 
Victorian Division of the Liberal Party. Andrew Peacock made a great 
endeavor and entered Federal Parliament in 1966. As a parliamentarian, 
Mr. Peacock was instrumental in the nation's foreign affairs and 
industrial relations for almost 30 years. He redefined the Liberal 
Party in Australia and has proved his love of Australia throughout his 
career.
  Mr. Peacock came to the United States from Australia in February 1997 
after resigning from the Federal Parliament. His accomplishments here 
have been immeasurable and noteworthy. Ambassador Peacock has helped 
preserve the outstanding relationship between the United States and our 
loyal ally, Australia. Recently, Australia and the United States were 
able to move side by side in the peace-keeping efforts in East Timor, 
thanks to the enviable diplomatic skills of Ambassador Peacock.
  My fellow colleagues, please join me in honoring Ambassador Peacock 
for dedicating his life to his native land of Australia, to the cause 
of human dignity, and to the cause of world peace. Not only has 
Ambassador Peacock proven to be a true hero in Australia but also a 
great friend to the American people through his great efforts as 
Ambassador. On a personal level, I am blessed to consider him a friend 
of many years, and I will miss his presence in our nation's capital. 
His laugh, his charm, and spirit has touched this city in so many ways. 
He has had a profound effect on Australia, America, and the world. I 
wish him well on all of his new endeavors.

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