Jim Costa: “Finally, Mr. Speaker, I rise to remember and honor Kenneth Lee Hart, a friend, a man whose life was marked by…”

“Finally, Mr. Speaker, I rise to remember and honor Kenneth Lee Hart, a friend, a man whose life was marked by dedication, wisdom, a passion for history and for politics. He was a history teacher at the community college. A true patriot, Ken felt a profound sense of duty to his country. He volunteered to serve in the Army Signal Corps. He was stationed in Saigon, Vietnam, from 1962 to 1964 during that difficult war, but he never forgot his commitment to our country. His involvement in Robert Kennedy's 1968 Presidential campaign marked his unwavering belief in the power of politics to shape a better future for America. Ken and I shared the understanding that George Santayana once said: ``Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.'' We had many memorable evenings with our friends, Congressman Rick Lehman and others talking about sports and the future of America. We remember him for his wisdom, his dedication, and justice to an unwavering belief in the power of positive change. We will miss Ken. ____________________”