congressional_record: CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139-3

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CREC-2006-12-08-pt1-PgE2139-3 2006-12-08 109 2     TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JIM RYUN HOUSE EXTENSIONS TRIBUTETO E2139 E2139 [{"name": "Todd Tiahrt", "role": "speaking"}]   152 Cong. Rec. E2139 Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 135 (Friday, December 8, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2139] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] TRIBUTE TO CONGRESSMAN JIM RYUN ______ HON. TODD TIAHRT of kansas in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 6, 2006 Mr. TIAHRT. Mr. Speaker of the many friends and colleagues, who will not be returning for the 110th Congress, I am especially disappointed that my fellow Kansan Jim Ryun is one of them. It was at an event in Wichita, where I first encouraged Jim to run for Congress. Most Kansans knew Jim as the world record holder in the mile run and as an American Olympic hero. I knew him as a loving father and family man and someone who cares deeply about his country. Jim Ryun won a hard fought battle in 1996 and served honorably in this House for five terms. He was an effective legislator and tough advocate for the constituents of the Second District of Kansas. You only need to look as far as Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth to see the results of Congressman Ryun's efforts. They not only survived the BRAC process, both installations have expanded missions and are well positioned for the future. Jim Ryun not only stood strong for the men and women of the military, he has been a tireless fighter for the issues that are of greatest importance to his constituents. Jim Ryun is a budget hawk, defender of life and someone on whom you can always rely. He is a man of integrity and has already left an indelible mark on Kansas, our country and the world. He will be sorely missed. ____________________

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