[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 25]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING FORMER CONGRESSMAN WAYNE OWENS

  (Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the dedication 
and the life of a dear friend of this great Chamber, former Congressman 
Wayne Owens. Wayne Owens was an energetic Member who served the 
American people faithfully for four terms. As a member of the 
International Relations Committee on which I serve, Wayne Owens reached 
across the political aisle, committing himself to the peace process in 
the Middle East.
  As the founder of the Center for Middle East Peace and Economic 
Cooperation, Wayne Owens brought together different leaders from the 
Middle East in his tireless pursuit of a just, lasting, and 
comprehensive peace.
  Mr. Speaker, many were touched by Congressman Wayne Owens. I want to 
extend my deepest condolences to his wife, Marlene, their two children, 
their grandchildren, and to all of his family and friends. Wayne will 
surely be missed.

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