December 20, 1974
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A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR ALAN BIBLE
Mr. MUSKIE. Mr. President, it is a great pleasure for me to join in paying tribute to ALAN BIBLE, a man I have always counted as an able and effective Senator, and as a friend.
Our committee assignments have brought us together on many issues, and I have always enjoyed our contacts, both because of his abilities as a legislator and for his grace, warmth, and informality.
Among the projects which interested us both was the Roosevelt Campobello Island International Park, and I was able to persuade him earlier this year to attend a recent meeting of the Park Commission on the island.
The park was established to promote goodwill between the United States and Canada, and ALAN BIBLE proved to be a superior goodwill ambassador. I thank him again for his efforts.
Mr. President, ALAN BIBLE has been a consistent and dedicated leader in the field of conservation. He has effected major improvements and expansion of our National Park System, and has for years been active in forestry programs and resource conservation and development.
His leadership in this field has earned him several awards, including the National Distinguished Service in Conversation Award from the National Wildlife Federation.
In his 20 years of Senate service he has also been active in such varied issues as crime control, the 18-year-old vote, education and health research, Indian affairs, small business legislation, and the problems of older Americans.
On many of these issues we shared the same point of view. When we did, I found ALAN BIBLE an able and tireless ally. On some issues we held opposite points of view. On those occasions, I found ALAN BIBLE a tenacious and formidable opponent.
But whether we agreed or disagreed, I always found ALAN BIBLE fair, understanding, approachable, and genuinely friendly.
His warmth and his wit will be missed. Jane joins me in wishing ALAN and Loucile a happy and healthy retirement.