[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 15]
[House]
[Page 21313]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



     ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF FORMER CONGRESSMAN SIDNEY YATES

  (Ms. SCHAKOWSKY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute.)
  Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise with a very sad announcement. 
Congressman Sidney Yates died last night.
  Those who loved the arts, who cherish the environment, who struggle 
for human freedom and dignity lost a hero. Many of us, many of you lost 
a very dear friend, a true gentleman in this body for 48 years.
  There will be an opportunity at a later time for those who are moved 
to pay tribute to Sid to speak on this floor, and details about 
arrangements will be provided to all Members as soon as they are 
available.

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