Benjamin Gilman: “I welcome the opportunity to pay tribute to the memory of our late colleague. Congressman Walter Capps of California's…”

“I welcome the opportunity to pay tribute to the memory of our late colleague. Congressman Walter Capps of California's untimely passing yesterday has brought sorrow to all of us. As an active member of our Committee on International Relations, Walter Capps brought a wealth of wisdom and experience developed during his career that spanned 33 years as a professor of religious studies at the University of California in Santa Barbara, including the authorship of more than a dozen books. Walter had a special interest in the study of conflict resolution, a subject that is of particular concern to us in the field of international relations. His strong record of constructive participation in the work of our committee and on the floor of this body demonstrated his deep commitment to the work of the Congress. Congressman Walter Capps, in his dedication to public service, was a man distinguished by gentleness who cared deeply for others. The House is greatly diminished by his loss. Our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to go out to his wife, Lois, and their three children.”