[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 9010]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 J.J. ``JAKE'' PICKLE FEDERAL BUILDING

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                               speech of

                           HON. AMO HOUGHTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 4, 1999

  Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, J.J. (Jake) Pickle is one of the 
outstanding men I've ever known. He is a doer. His House record is 
filled with significant and sensitive accomplishments. But you have to 
dig it out. As contrasted to the hefty P.R. machines that work around 
Washington, Jake's was modest, infrequent, and honest.
  As a human being and friend, one could find no more genuine example. 
Friendship consists of a special radar and consistency. The knowledge 
that a friend is ``there'' reflects the kernel of friendship. That is 
Jake Pickle.
  Jake stood on the world stage for years with distinction. But his 
most meaningful contributions always seemed to show up with everyday 
people. Some have that touch to relate. Jake's touch is infallible.
  To dedicate anything to Jake Pickle does the greatest credit to the 
originators.

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