Andrea Joy Campbell: “today I pay tribute to may good friend and colleague from Colorado, Congressman Dan Schaefer. Congressman Dan Schaefer…”

“today I pay tribute to may good friend and colleague from Colorado, Congressman Dan Schaefer. Congressman Dan Schaefer is retiring from the House of Representatives after 15 years of service to the people of Colorado's 6th Congressional District and the United States. I would like to take this opportunity to share a few reflections on Dan Schaefer's many accomplishments as a Congressman. Not only did Congressman Dan Schaefer ably step into the void left when Congressman Jack Swigert died shortly after being elected, but he also successfully led the charge in Congress to have a statute depicting Jack Swigert as a young and daring astronaut of Apollo XIII fame added to Congress' statuary collection as Colorado's second and final contribution. With its wonderful combination of bronze and a colorful space suit, the statue is both visually striking and proud. The Jack Swigert statue is perhaps one of the most popular in the halls of Congress for visitors from all over the world. I know it is one of mine. Over the years Congressman Dan Schaefer has been a leader in the fight to balance our nation's budget. In fact, Dan Schaefer is the one who introduced H.J. Res. 1, a joint resolution calling for an amendment to the Constitution to provide for a balanced budget for the U.S. federal government and for greater accountability in the enactment of tax legislation in the 105th Congress. H.J. Res.…”