Peter Visclosky: “I rise to pay tribute to Andy Jacobs and in strong support of H.R. 1057 to designate the new postal facility in…”

“I rise to pay tribute to Andy Jacobs and in strong support of H.R. 1057 to designate the new postal facility in Indianapolis, IN, in his honor. I had the pleasure of serving with Andy since I was first elected to join the Indiana's congressional delegation in 1984 and until his retirement last year. In that time, I grew to appreciate him not only as one of the most thoughtful, honorable, and well-spoken legislators to serve in this body, but also as a good friend. Because Andy's sons, Andy and Steve, and my boys, John and Tim, were born about the same time, we were able to share the mutual joys of fatherhood together. And whether our advice to each other on raising sons would be considered problematic or not, we always took pleasure about talking about Johnko and Bronko. While I will certainly miss his wisdom and sense of humor in these Halls, I find comfort in the knowledge that Andy is enjoying his retirement with his wife, Kim Hood, and by watching his two boys grow up to be mature young men. Since Andy was first elected to represent Indiana's 10th Congressional District in 1964, he made his mark as a tremendous legislator.”