[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 11]
[House]
[Page 15257]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                   REMEMBERING SENATOR PAUL COVERDELL

  (Mr. GIBBONS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday America lost a true friend, and 
we were all saddened to hear of the tragic news that we had lost a 
colleague and friend in the United States Senate.
  Senator Paul Coverdell was a true leader of the Senate, his beloved 
State of Georgia and to this Nation. As an ardent supporter of freedom 
and the American dream, the distinguished Senator from Georgia believed 
that freedom was best preserved and nurtured by a well-educated 
citizenry.
  As a result, throughout his career, Senator Coverdell fought for 
education reform which ensured that every child in America received a 
quality education in a safe environment.
  Personally, I am honored to have had the recent opportunity to work 
with the Senator in passing a bill to award the Congressional Gold 
Medal to the Reagans, a family which he held in high regard.
  Senator Coverdell's tenacity and dedication to that effort, as well 
as to any project he led, were two of his most honorable attributes.
  My deepest sympathies go out to Senator Coverdell's family, 
colleagues, and his staff during this most difficult time.
  Senator Coverdell and his genuine love for our great Nation will be 
missed by colleague and friend alike.

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