Honoring Congressman John Dingell on His Retirement

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Ms. McCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor the inspiring career
of Congressman John Dingell, and his retirement from this institution
after 59 dedicated years of public service.

Few Americans have had a bigger, more lasting impact on the United
States Congress than John Dingell. After serving his country in the
Army during World War II, John was first elected to Congress in 1955,
and has played a vital role in almost every significant piece of
legislation passed over the last half century. During his time in
office, John Dingell was a statesman who always put good policy above
partisanship, and who nearly lost reelection because of his support for
the Civil Rights Act of 1964. His impact on landmark legislation that
includes Medicare, the Clean Water Act, the Endangered Species Act, and
Affordable Care Act will continue to be felt for years to come.

The People's House has suffered a great loss with the Congressman
Dingell's retirement and his institutional knowledge will be sorely
missed. Mr. Dingell has been an inspiration, mentor, and friend to
those who were lucky enough to know him. It has been an honor to serve
alongside him, and I have no doubt that his legacy will endure for
generations to come.

Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the service of Congressman
John Dingell in the United States House of Representatives.

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