[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 68 (Thursday, May 26, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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          THE HONORABLE HENRY B. GONZALEZ--PROFILE IN COURAGE

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                           HON. DOUG BEREUTER

                              of nebraska

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 26, 1994

  Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, recently an honor was bestowed on a Member 
of Congress that deserves the attention of the body. This Member wants 
to extend his personal congratulations to him for this honor. On April 
25, 1994, the Honorable Henry B. Gonzalez received notification that he 
had been selected as the recipient of the 1994 John F. Kennedy Profile 
in Courage Award.
  The distinguished gentlemen's nomination was one of more than 100 
that were reviewed by the Profile in Courage Award Committee, which 
seeks to honor contemporary leaders who take principled stands on 
unpopular positions as illustrated by President John F. Kennedy, in his 
book ``Profiles in Courage.'' In his book, President Kennedy wrote,

       The stories of past courage can define that ingredient--
     they can teach, they can offer hope, they can provide 
     inspiration. But they cannot supply courage itself. For this 
     each man must look into his own soul.

  Our colleague, the Honorable Henry B. Gonzalez was chosen for his 
inspiring career and leadership, which have been examples to the 
Nation. Furthermore, the Profile in Courage Award Committee granted 
this award with the following statement:

       At age 78, and with 41 years in public office, Henry B. 
     Gonzalez, the Democratic Congressman from the 20th District 
     in San Antonio, TX, has distinguished himself as an outspoken 
     voice for the voiceless, a battler for the embattled, and a 
     politician of unwavering honesty, principle, and integrity. 
     With his well-known insistence on ethical conduct, tireless 
     pursuit of the truth, respect for the Constitution, and 
     opposition to special interests groups, Congressman Gonzalez 
     personifies the high purpose and value of public service.
       Often referred to as a maverick, Gonzalez has demonstrated 
     political courage on many occasions by standing firm for 
     causes he believes in, and risking the wrath of his 
     colleagues in both parties with his refusal to ``go along to 
     get along.''

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