[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 25376-25377]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



    MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO ILLINOIS REPRESENTATIVE SIDNEY RICHARD YATES

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                            HON. DAVID MINGE

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 27, 2000

  Mr. MINGE. Mr. Speaker, serving a region as ethnically diverse as 
Illinois' Ninth Congressional District is no easy task, but it is one 
Representative Sidney Yates attacked with vigor, insight and dedication 
for close to 50

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years. As an advocate for both the National Endowment for the Arts and 
the environment, I am particularly appreciative of Representative Yates 
for his work in those areas.
  His part in the creation of national parks and protection of 
waterways were testaments to his leadership as Chairman of the Interior 
Subcommittee. Closer to home, Sidney worked continually to preserve the 
beauty of Chicago's lakeshore. He also worked, relentlessly, to 
preserve the NEA budget, an allocation which seems constantly under 
assault. I am grateful to him for his work and leadership to protect 
funding for the arts. His tireless efforts will not soon be forgotten.
  Sidney Yates was an esteemed political leader, respected by both 
Democrats and Republicans. At the time of his retirement, colleagues 
from both parties stood up to acknowledge his mastery of government and 
public service. Representative Yates will remain favorable in the 
memories of those who knew him, and especially with those of us in 
Congress who wish to serve with the same depth and commitment he 
exemplified throughout his tenure.

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