attainments, and it is therefore not surprising that with such qualities he commanded the true respect of everyone who really knew him. His services were of incalculable value to the American people, and his passing has been a distinct loss. I miss his kindly presence, and his invariably genial greeting, and no doubt I shall continue to do so. He was often the source of encouragement to me when I felt distressed. I appreciate the opportunity of having known him for so many years, and will always remember his lovable character. Remarks by Representative Crawford Of Michigan Mr. CRAWFORD. Mr. Speaker, skilled hand of craftsman can never carve in stone a monument to statesmanship capable of representing the ideals portrayed in the life of our late colleague and friend, the Honorable CARL E. MAPES. His kind of statesmanship was that type to which many aspire but few attain. To this type of statesmanship may we point our sons and daughters with pride and truly say "There was a real American." Statesmanship is not weighed in the miserable vehicle of party labels-fortunately for the Nation. So when CARL MAPES passed away the party label under which he labored vanished and all partisans joined in praise of so noble a character. But the voice of praise for the service of CARL MAPES in his 27 years as a Member of the United States House of Representatives was not held back until the visitation of death. For years he had been recognized by friend and foe as truly a great man; truly a man who acted according to his conscience, and whose conscience was always clear for action. CARL MAPES took the hard road to success in the House of Representatives. He took the road paved with hard stones of arduous labor, tiring details, and studious research. Along that road he left real friendships, mutual confidence, and great respect. Years before I was privileged to join Michigan's delegation in Congress I admired the courageous yet quiet manner in which Representative MAPES went about his duties as a national legislator. It was truly an honor to have him as my dean when I came to Congress, a little more than 5 years ago, and I shall never forget the sound advice frequently tendered me by this great servant of the Nation. The honor accorded him a year ago when he was listed as one of the most valuable men in the House of Representatives was truly his. He was valuable to his delegation, to his State, to Congress, and to the Nation. Death's great gavel fell, closing this life's physical work for CARL MAPES at a typical moment in his career-a moment when he was deep in the legislative affairs of the Nation he loved so dearly. Yet even though his voice is stilled, we feel his presence, and that presence will long be felt in this great Hall of Congress. This House misses his amiable fellowship and inspiration and the Nation misses a distinguished statesman. Remarks by Representative Rabaut Mr. RABAUT. Mr. Speaker, on this day the sword of partisan conflict is sheathed and we gather as comrades to pay tribute to our colleagues whom we have "loved and lost awhile." These men were our companions of yesterday and our silent counselors of today. Among them perhaps none is more worthy of honor than CARL E. MAPES, late a Representative from Michigan. CARL MAPES epitomized that scholarly deliberateness which is so needed in a statesman. His was the quiet way, but it was the effective way, for his influence was great. Often in the stormy, frenzied, feverish, boisterous turmoil about him his calm judgment became manifest, and deliberation took the place of chaos. He was one of the most outstanding Members of this House, and through the charm of his personality and the serenity of his character he endeared himself to each one of us. I know that the personal grief which his death brought to me was felt by thousands of persons proud to call him "friend." His name and fame will survive in the annals of the Government which he so loved and served. Remarks by Representative Thomason Of Texas Mr. THOMASON. Mr. Speaker, during the days which have passed since I learned of the passing of my sincere friend and colleague, CARL E. MAPES, I have increasingly realized the great loss which has come to this body and to me personally through his death. His office for the past few years was near mine and each day now as I pass his door, I feel that my life was enriched by my friendship with him. Although our party affiliations differed, I never felt it the slightest barrier between us, and I believe all his associates shared the same feeling. Few Members of Congress have given more freely of themselves toward fair and just legislation, and he ever upheld the dignity of the House of Representatives. His opinion was valued by all who sought wise counsel and I never knew him to give hasty or slight consideration when asked for advice. As the years go by his influence will continue to be felt and he will be missed by all of those who knew him. |