Remarks by Representative Wigglesworth Of Massachusetts Mr. WIGGLESWORTH. Mr. Speaker, the untimely death of Hon. ROBERT LOW BACON has brought to a close an outstanding life-long record of service to both State and Nation, a life true to the high traditions of the family to which he belonged. The son of a distinguished father who had served both as Ambassador to France and as Secretary of State, he was himself destined to serve his country with distinction both in time of war and in time of peace. His military record included service as a first lieutenant of Field Artillery on the Mexican border in 1916, service as a major of Field Artillery during the World War, and service thereafter as a lieutenant colonel and colonel of Field Artillery in the Officers' Reserve Corps. For his contribution during the World War, he was awarded a Distinguished Service Medal. His record in time of peace included service in the Treasury Department, service as a member of the Republican State Committee, service as a delegate to Republican State and National Conventions, and service for 16 years in the National House of Representatives, with membership on the Committee on Appropriations, the Committee on Education, and other important committees of the House. I knew BOB BACON in college days. I knew him as a warm friend throughout the remainder of his life. I shared in many of the experiences which life brought to him. I served with him for 8 years on the Appropriations Committee of the House. Mr. Speaker, BOB BACON gave of himself unsparingly to the service of America. By his character, his ability, and his generosity of spirit, he commanded the respect of all and the affection of a host of friends in all walks of life. Death has deprived America of a devoted and distinguished public servant. It has deprived those close to him of a friend who cannot be replaced. Remarks by Representative Case Of South Dakota Mr. CASE of South Dakota. Mr. Speaker, I was a freshman Congressman during the only term I served with ROBERT LOW BACON, yet he was so constructive in nis attitude toward all questions that it made a deep impression upon me. He took time to show a personal interest in those of us who were just beginning, and he took a position on many public questions which would seem to some people to be against his own personal interests. He had, however, that farseeing statesmanship which recognized that the good to the greatest number is the good to each member of scciety. He had the patriotism and courage to do that which he thought was for the good of the greatest number, regardless of how it might affect him personally. No country has too many men of that quality. We all miss him. |