United States Congressional Serial Set Volume 7668 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1921 edition. Excerpt: ...of the Post Offices and Post Roads Committee, he did more than any other one man to bring about the passage of the laws that we now have on the statute books by which the National Government is cooperating with the various States to build up a splendid system of roads throughout the country. One of these great highways bears his name. As chairman of the Post Office Committee, he was always fair and just, a stickler for the rights of the Government, and yet 46667--21 5 65 always liberal, and even generous, to the employees in the service. He took great pride in the Postal Service, and its remarkable growth in the last few years was in a great measure due to his careful supervision as chairman of the Post Office Committee and to the excellent legislation that he fathered. Mr. President, we all, I am sure, recalled with the keenest pleasure his many delightful personal and social qualities. He had few enemies, none in this body, I believe. His friends were legion. He was courteous and fair and just to all, a man of great poise of character, with high ideals, honorable ambitions, fixed purposes, and as kind a heart as ever beat in a human being. He was an honor to his State and the Nation. In his life I honored and respected him, esteemed and loved him. In his death I felt, and still feel, the keenest sense of personal loss. His kindliness, his gentleness, his patient consideration of the rights and views of others, his rare and delightful personality, his genial disposition, his honest and straightforward ways, all endeared him to me and I believe to every Member of this body. Address Of Mr. Heflin, Of Alabama Mr. President: The touching and tender words of commendation and praise by those who have served long with him in this body...