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| CREC-2006-12-27-pt1-PgE2239 | 2006-12-27 | 109 | 2 | HONORING CONGRESSMAN MARTIN OLAV SABO'S CAREER OF PUBLIC SERVICE | HOUSE | EXTENSIONS | HONORING | E2239 | E2239 | [{"name": "Betty McCollum", "role": "speaking"}] | 152 Cong. Rec. E2239 | Congressional Record, Volume 152 Issue 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006) [Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 136 (Wednesday, December 27, 2006)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E2239] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [[Page E2239]] HONORING CONGRESSMAN MARTIN OLAV SABO'S CAREER OF PUBLIC SERVICE ______ HON. BETTY McCOLLUM of minnesota in the house of representatives Wednesday, December 27, 2006 Ms. McCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate a fellow Minnesotan, Congressman Martin Sabo of Minneapolis, on his distinguished career of public service. The neighboring cities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, MN, are known as the ``Twin Cities.'' As the representative from St. Paul, it has been my privilege to serve in Congress with my ``Twin brother'' Martin Sabo. After I was first elected to the U.S. House, he immediately became an expert mentor, always generous with time-tested insights. I will never forget the much-needed help he and his staff offered me as I made a difficult transition into Congress following the death of my predecessor, Congressman Bruce Vento. Six years on, we are partners working to solve the problems facing the families of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Through these collaborations, I have come to admire his wisdom--garnered through his personal experience, knowledge and integrity--and recognize what the Congress will lose following his much-deserved retirement. Martin's public life began 45 years ago when he was elected to the Minnesota State House of Representatives at the young age of 22. He went on to serve with distinction as both House Speaker and minority leader until his election to Congress in 1978. During his nine terms in the U.S. House of Representatives, Mr. Sabo's patient dedication to results and sound governance earned him the respect and trust of his colleagues. In his position on the powerful Appropriations Committee, Congressman Sabo directed federal funds to advance Minnesota's transportation system and improve the quality of life for U.S. soldiers and their families. As Chairman of the House Budget Committee in 1993, he played a central role in shaping and supporting President Clinton's landmark budget, which righted America's fIscal course and set the stage for years of unprecedented economic growth and prosperity. Outside of the House Chamber and Capitol Hill committee rooms, Mr. Sabo championed causes close to his heart. He promoted educational and cultural exchanges between the United States and Norway as a co-founder of the Friends of Norway Caucus in the House. As a fellow Norwegian, I can attest to the success of these exchanges in reinforcing the bonds between Minnesota and Norway. Mr. Sabo also combined his passion for Minnesota Twins baseball with big league Washington politics by serving as the long-time manager for the Democratic squad at the annual congressional baseball game where, in my opinion, he equaled Minnesota Twin greats Tom Kelly and Ron Gardenhire. Congressman Sabo's tactical mastery and commonsense approach in the dugout is an honest metaphor for his model of leadership in Congress. He worked on behalf of Minnesota in the tradition of Minnesotans--with quiet dignity, progressive ideals and intent of purpose. His instinct for good policy and a focus on the needs of real people over partisan politics has served his constituents and his country well. We are honored to inherit his legacy of a public life, honorably lived. While I am certain his wife Sylvia and his children and grandchildren look forward to spending more time with him, he will be dearly missed by his colleagues at the Capitol. ____________________ |