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John Myers: “in the wee hours of this morning as we were finding a way to adjourn and come back this morning, one in our midst passed…”

On the recordJuly 25, 1996
in the wee hours of this morning as we were finding a way to adjourn and come back this morning, one in our midst passed over the big 65. He joined the Medicare-eligible society that several of us have already joined. If it were possible to sing happy birthday under the rules of the House we would do that this morning, but since we can't, we do wish it to our Chaplain, Jim Ford, who is now eligible to go on Medicare. Of course he looks that old, but it is kind of shocking to realize that he really is, because we have known Jim for a good many years now since he finally graduated from West Point and came down to join us. But, Jim, we wish you many more happy ones. Your birthday almost sneaked by us here, but after we woke up this morning we realized that you are passing the big one, we wanted to take this opportunity. So, happy birthday, Jim.
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John Myers
Republican · Indiana
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Celebrating the birthday of Chaplain Jim Ford during House proceedings.

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