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On the recordOctober 9, 1998
I rise tonight and requested this special order and share it with a number of our colleagues to pay tribute to our friend and colleague and the Dean of the Texas Congressional Delegation, the distinguished Congressman from 20th Congressional District of Texas, Henry B. Gonzalez. It is an honor to be associated with such a great man, and we wish him well in his retirement. Texas has many colorful and distinguished leaders, some of which have reached the level of legend. Henry B. Gonzalez worked in Congress and his dedication to his constituents places him that top category. Henry B. has been noted as being the last great populist. His tenacity marks his good works. He has been a voice and not a echo, and he has also been known as a fighter.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

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Paying tribute to Congressman Henry B. Gonzalez upon his retirement.

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