[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21599]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  J. STEPHEN HORN POST OFFICE BUILDING

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                               speech of

                         HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 3, 2003

  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this 
bill that names the Post Office in Signal Hill, California, after one 
of the most distinguished individuals to have served in this House, 
Congressman Steve Horn. Congressman Horn retired this past January 
after a lifetime of public service. He was known as an independent, 
intellectually honest individual who brought to his work a sharp mind, 
remarkably broad experience, and an outstanding understanding and 
respect for the needs and abilities of every person.
  Congressman Horn has worked in the public policy arena throughout his 
life. He began his professional career as an aide for President 
Eisenhower's secretary of labor, James P. Mitchell. He then worked as a 
legislative assistant to former California Senator Tom Kuchel and 
served as a senior fellow at the Brookings Institute, Dean of American 
University and President of California State University at Long Beach 
from 1970 to 1988. After leading the University for eleven years, he 
was elected to Congress where his depth of knowledge of government, 
public administration, education, the arts, and community needs enabled 
him to provide valuable leadership to his colleagues and this body. 
Steve served his constituents with diligence, effectiveness, and honor. 
I wish Steve and his wife Nini the best in retirement.

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