Remarks by Representative Taber

Of New York

Mr. SPEAKER: STEPHEN BOLLES came to Congress in January 1939 following the 1938 election. He had a long and distinguished career in journalism and in business and in government, and was one of the best informed men I have ever met. Here in the House he was quickly recognized, and what he had to say carried real weight.

That a man of his ability and character should be taken from us after so short a service is a great loss to the country, and one that it is difficult to replace.

Remarks by Representative Michener

Of Michigan

Mr. SPEAKER: I rise to pay tribute to the life and character of a distinguished former Member of this body, Representative STEPHEN BOLLES, of Wisconsin.

While Mr. BOLLES' service here was of short duration it was most effective. He had the unusual experience of serving in the Press Gallery for a number of years. He was familiar with the background of how the Congress functions. He could always read between the lines and this training made him an exceptionally valuable Member to his district. He was a fluent and a graphic writer, a forceful debater and especially adept at repartee. He was always listened to with interest. In his passing Congress has lost one of its outstanding Members.

Remarks by Representative Rich

Of Pennsylvania

Mr. SPEAKER: I know of no ceremonial more beautiful or appropriate than the one which we are today observing. For the moment we put aside the busy activities of official life and pause to contemplate the character and personal qualities of our departed friends and to record our estimate of enduring virtues of the departed friends and colleagues.

I was very happy to serve in this House with my friend and colleague the late STEPHEN BOLLES, of the State of Wisconsin. It was a privilege and pleasure to know him. A friendship ripened through our close association, and I came to love and respect STEVE BOLLES. He was an able Representative; he had exceptional qualities of intellect and reached the heights in the literary field. Daily association afforded opportunity for accurate judgment, and I came more and more to appreciate the ability, integrity, and loyalty of STEVE BOLLES. His equipment for the duties which devolved upon him was ample and he performed outstanding service in this House. He died in the midst of his labors and honors. It is our duty today to not only pay tribute to the dead but to cheer the living, and by the help of Almighty God carry on for the betterment of human kind.

Remarks by Representative Murray

Of Wisconsin

Mr. SPEAKER: Upon this solemn occasion I wish to pay my humble tribute to our late colleague from Wisconsin the Honorable STEPHEN BOLLES.

It was my good fortune to have known Mr. BOLLES for over 15 years during which time I watched with interest his rise in the newspaper world where he was recognized for his ability throughout his State and the Nation.

It was my privilege to enjoy the warm friendship of Mr. BOLLES before we began our service as Members of Congress in the seventy-sixth session where he proved himself to be faithful to his trust and a most able and conscientious legislator. He was deeply devoted to his constituency and the interests and preservation of our Government.

His counsel, which so many of us sought and which he so kindly bestowed upon us, will continue to be greatly missed, but the memory of his association and his example of patriotism will long serve as an inspiration to all of us.

Remarks by Representative Reed

Of Illinois

Mr. SPEAKER: On this day we of the House of Representatives pause from our labors as Members of a War Congress to turn back the pages of time for 12 brief months that we might reflect upon the characters and distinguished services of those of our late associates who during that period have been called to lay down their ever-increasing burdens occasioned by the horrors, the sufferings, the cruelties, and the hatreds of a war-torn world and depart to that realm of contentment and rest and eternal peace.

During the year just past the first from this Chamber to respond to the summons from on high was Hon. STEPHEN BOLLES of the great State of Wisconsin. As a newspaper reporter, editor, and publisher, he had lived an eventful life. He had seen history in the making. The lessons it taught him, he retained. Perhaps the reflection that they might be used advantageously persuaded him for the first time to seek public office. He entered the lists in 1938, was successful, and on January 3, 1939, entered this Chamber as the Representative from the First District of Wisconsin. Two years later his constituents returned him to Washington by a greatly increased majority. His worth had been recognized.

To me, he was not merely a friend and colleague-he was a neighbor. Although from sister States, the respective districts we represented were separated only by an imaginary line. We had many problems in common. We discussed them frequently. He was always cooperative, generous, and impartial. His judgment was ever sound.

He early won the respect of the Members of this House. His speeches were sincere, logical, and convincing. He had a keen sense of humor that he injected into them but his witticisms never left a sting. Many of his warmest friends