I know the Members of the House will join me in extending heartfelt condolences to his wife, Kathleen; his son, Nelson; his daughters, Linda and Trudy; his three grandchildren; and his great-grandson.

Mr. Speaker, Ben Mangina was a dedicated airmen and a true friend.

Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to say a few words in tribute to the late Brigadier General (Retired) Ben J. Mangina, USAF, of Windsor, Missouri.

General Mangina, a loyal and dedicated airman and a good friend of mine through the years, passed away at the age of 78.

General Mangina was also active in the community. He was a member and deacon of First Baptist Church along with many other civic organizations.

During Dr. Elliott's tenure at CMSU, the University has seen tremendous growth in enrollment due to Ed's insightful university policies.

Under Ed's leadership, the University has received dramatically increased state and alumni funding.

Mr. Speaker, Dr. Ed Elliott has had an outstanding career in education, and he will surely be missed by everyone at Central Missouri State University.

Mr. Speaker, let me take this opportunity to pay tribute to Dr. Ed Elliott, who is retiring from his post as President of Central Missouri State University (CMSU), Warrensburg, MO, after serving there for nearly fourteen years.

it is with deep sadness that I inform the House of the death of Judge Joseph Edward Stevens of Kansas City, MO.

Judge Stevens will be missed by everyone who had the privilege to know him.