Thomas Foley: “due to a scheduling conflict last night, I was unable to join my colleagues in a salute to the gentlewoman from Florida…”

“due to a scheduling conflict last night, I was unable to join my colleagues in a salute to the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Fowler), so today I join my colleague, the gentlewoman from Florida (Ms. Ros-Lehtinen), in saluting this wonderful advocate for the people of the great State of Florida. The gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Fowler) came from Jacksonville to not only be an integral part of this august body but she came to represent what is the best in America: She took care to make certain our military was well equipped, she made certain her home of Jacksonville was looked after, and she rose to the top ranks of this Congress as a member of the leadership team. So as we prepare to adjourn the 106th Congress, I salute the gentlewoman from Florida (Mrs. Fowler), I salute her husband and family for allowing her to serve this great institution and our great State, and I know while her career may end in this House as we adjourn, hopefully this week, her sacrifice and her help for this Nation will continue long after this Congress adjourns. We all join Floridians everywhere in saluting her.”