[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24114]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  CELEBRATING 35-YEAR CONGRESSIONAL CAREER OF THE HONORABLE PHILIP M. 
                           CRANE OF ILLINOIS

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                               speech of

                            HON. DAN BURTON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2004

  Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of my good 
friend and colleague Representative Phil Crane of Illinois on the 
occasion of his retirement from the United States Congress.
  Phil is one of the most capable, honorable, and well-educated Members 
to ever grace the hallowed halls of the House of Representatives. He is 
a man of great integrity and conservative values, serving the great 
state of Illinois for 35 years. His contributions and accomplishments 
are legend and will carry on for generations to come.
  He and his lovely wife, Arlene, are two of the most patriotic 
Americans I have ever had the opportunity to meet. I wish them the best 
in their future endeavors and a long, healthy, and happy retirement. 
Phil will sorely be missed. May God bless him and his family.

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