Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, H.R. 819 is a bill to designate the Federal building located at 143 West Liberty Street in Medina, Ohio, in honor of our former colleague, Congressman Don Pease. I join my chairman, the gentleman from Ohio (Chairman LaTourette), in honoring Don Pease, who served the citizens of northern Ohio with distinction, hard work and diligence for 14 years. I also commend the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Brown) for introducing the bill. Don Pease is a native Ohioan, born in Toledo in 1931. He attended local public schools and in 1953 graduated from the University of Ohio in Athens, Ohio. While at Ohio State University, he was the editor of the student newspaper and the student reporter for the local newspaper, the Athens Messenger. In 1955, he joined the Army and was stationed in Fort Lee, Virginia, before he was honorably discharged in 1957. Don began his public career in 1961 upon his election to the Oberlin City Council. In 1964 he ran for the State Senate against an incumbent and was elected to a 4-year term. As a State Senator he gained a reputation as an effective legislator, concentrating on education legislation. In 1976, he set his sights on Congress when the seat in the 13th Congressional District became vacant. During his seven terms in Congress, Don Pease worked hard for tax reform and better tax policy.”