[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 14840]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              HUNGER RELIEF

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                         HON. MARTIN OLAV SABO

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 24, 2002

  Mr. SABO. Mr. Speaker, today I join my colleagues in honoring my 
friend, Congressman Tony P. Hall, a tireless advocate for hunger relief 
programs and improving international human rights conditions.
  Congressman Hall's 30 plus years of service to the people of Ohio is 
indicative of the dedication he holds for improving the lives of all 
Americans. No one compares to Tony when it comes to his experience and 
knowledge on human rights, child welfare and survival, and global 
development. It has been a distinct privilege to serve in the House 
with him for the past 23 years.
  Mr. Hall and I hold a special bond, not only did we both begin our 
service in the House in January 1979, but we also have experience 
serving in our state's legislatures. In the beginning, we were able to 
draw on these similarities the trappings and pitfalls facing new 
members of Congress, and then use this knowledge to grow as public 
servants and legislators.
  Tony will soon be embarking on a new adventure. He'll bring his 
lifelong devotion to easing hunger across the globe and improving food 
security to Rome, Italy as he assumes the position of United States 
ambassador to the United Nations food and agriculture organizations. I 
think it is safe to say that we can send no one who would better 
represent the United States in these important institutions.
  So, Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I extend my sincerest 
thanks to my friend, Congressman Tony Hall, and wish he and Mrs. Hall 
all the best as they embark on this new journey.

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