Vernon Ehlers: “I also rise with a heavy heart to pay tribute to a close friend, a good colleague, and a wonderful Congressman. During…”

“I also rise with a heavy heart to pay tribute to a close friend, a good colleague, and a wonderful Congressman. During my maiden voyage in Congress after election in a special election, and you may recall that in a special election we jump right into the work, one of the subcommittees I was assigned was the one chaired by Mr. Schiff. He was an outstanding chairman and a very kind friend that was willing to show a freshman the ropes and was extremely helpful. But what struck me most throughout my brief acquaintance with him in the House was that he was absolutely totally honest. He was diligent, a straight arrow, a very fine person and a good example for all of us. It was a delight and a pleasure to work with him. I, along with the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Wamp) and all my other colleagues, offer our prayers for him and his family. I think especially of his wife Marcia. We pray that she may enjoy the comfort of God during these difficult times and that his family will feel his presence as well. We certainly offer them our best. We pay tribute to Steve for serving his country well in so many ways, but particularly in this Congress.”