congressional_record: CREC-1994-10-08-pt1-PgE43
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| CREC-1994-10-08-pt1-PgE43 | 1994-10-08 | 103 | 2 | TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE HELEN DELICH BENTLEY | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | FRONTMATTER | E | E | [{"name": "Jack Fields", "role": "speaking"}] | 140 Cong. Rec. E | Congressional Record, Volume 140 Issue 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994) [Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 146 (Saturday, October 8, 1994)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov] [Congressional Record: October 8, 1994] From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE HELEN DELICH BENTLEY ______ HON. JACK FIELDS of texas in the house of representatives Friday, October 7, 1994 Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of the most energetic, tenacious, and delightful Members of Congress, my good friend, Helen Bentley. Since coming to the House in 1984, Helen has been the most outspoken advocate of the United States merchant marine since Wesley Jones, the father of the maritime Jones Act, served in Congress at the beginning of this Century. This House has benefitted immensely from her knowledge of America's maritime history and her efforts to preserve our merchant marine. Helen Bentley has been a staunch defender of our cargo preference laws--laws that were passed to support our commercial fleets. This diminutive lady from Baltimore has struck fear in the hearts of many Federal officials, including a few Admirals and Generals, who had failed to honor the letter and spirit of those laws. She has proven herself a very able, and persuasive legislator for America's maritime industries. More than once, Helen has marched across the aisle or across the Capitol to ``discuss'' issues with a Member or Senator who had a slightly different view of an issue than she did. Quite often after these ``discussions'', legislation proceeded representing the views of the gentlelady from Maryland. I will personally miss seeing her in action at a Committee meeting or on the floor of the House in defense of the merchant marine. That spirit--that level of understanding of our Federal laws--that energy will be impossible to replace. Mr. Speaker, this House is losing one of its most capable legislators. Fortunately, Helen has promised she will not be far away. I appreciate this opportunity to salute my dear friend and to commend her on a truly outstanding legislative career. I wish her God speed. ____________________ |