[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[House]
[Page 24911]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


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                  TRIBUTE TO HONORABLE CHARLES CANADY

  (Mr. STEARNS asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. STEARNS. Mr. Speaker, as the 106th Congress draws to an end, this 
body will be saying good-bye to several outstanding public servants. 
Among these distinguished legislators is Congressman Charles Canady.
  Since 1993, Charles has represented the 12th Congressional District, 
which neighbors my district to the south. This has provided me the 
opportunity to work with him on issues that are vital to central 
Florida as well as to the Nation.
  As Members know, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Canady) pledged to 
his constituents that, if elected, he would step down after four terms. 
During this 8-year tenure, the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Canady) has 
accumulated an impressive record of accomplishments. This is not just 
my opinion. The National Journal states, ``In a short time, Canady has 
become one of the most productive and effective Members of the House.''
  That is how he will be remembered. He will be missed by the Florida 
delegation and others throughout this Chamber. We wish him the best of 
luck in his future endeavors.

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