To designate the Federal building located at 324 Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the "James V. Hansen Federal Building".

Mr. Speaker, yesterday, I had the opportunity of sitting on a stand with Jim Hansen in Tuelo speaking at a political event. When I informed him that if he spoke well of me today in Utah I would speak well of him today here in Washington, he told me these type of events simply turn into a funeral for the living. So with apologies to Shakespeare, I wish to join that group and praise Jim Hansen, not bury him yet.

This designation for the State of Utah, I think, is extremely deserving because of the unique character that Jim Hansen has and what he has meant for the history of politics in Utah, and especially in the first district. No Utahn has served longer in the House of Representatives than Jim Hansen, with 11 terms. He is the only Utah Congressman that has ever actually served as chairman of a full committee, and you can count on one hand the number of subcommittee chairmen we have. My colleague, the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Cannon), and Jim Hansen are the only two who have ever served as subcommittee chairmen from my State.

In the State of Utah, since Congressman Hansen's retirement, he has had a highway in Davis County named for him, the Migratory Bird Refuge visitor's center in my hometown named for him, and now this Federal building. But I think it most fitting that the one element that has been named for Jim Hansen that he appreciates the most is the duck blind at the Bear River Bird Refuge which was especially built and dedicated in his name. Because he was always in touch with the common man, he understood that element and he had a great love for the outdoors. Even though the wilderness debate rages on in this country, it is still Jim Hansen who is the only one who has actually created a wilderness area in the State of Utah.

Born during post-World War II Salt Lake City into a family not awash in earthly wealth, he graduated from a high school class that also produced two U.S. Senators from Utah, a fact that should not denigrate the academic standards of that particular high school.

He then joined the Navy, served in the Korean conflict, and as a young man moved up to Farmington, Utah. As an insurance man, he decided to join the Farmington City Council to try to fix their water system, where he served for 12 years, then moved on to the State legislature for 8 years, and then Congress for 22 years.

During the first term Jim Hansen served in the Utah House of Representatives, I was an intern; and Jim Hansen actually happened to be the representative in my family's district. My first term in the Utah House of Representatives Jim Hansen was the Speaker, and he set the standard of excellence that I tried to emulate when I became Speaker several years later. When he retired from this position in Congress, I once again followed in his footsteps. I feel like he has cast a long shadow. He has big shoes to fill. Whatever cliche you want to use about Jim Hansen, the bottom line is he did a good job for his constituents, and he did a good job for the State of Utah.

He was known for his integrity, twice serving as chairman of the Committee on Standards and Official Conduct. He was known for his common sense and for his frugality. The building in Ogden, which will be named for him, is a place where he served for 22 years. I have followed him, so my office is in the same spot that his office was, and I and my staff are going to be proud that we are now serving in the Jim Hansen Federal Building in Ogden, Utah.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume, and I rise today in support of H.R. 3147. It is my pleasure to sponsor a bill that would designate the Federal building located at 324 25th Street in Ogden, Utah, as the James V Hansen Federal Building.

Almost all Members of this body will fondly remember our colleague Jim Hansen. I had the privilege of working with Jim during the first 6 years of my service in Utah's Third Congressional District, and during that time I looked to Jim for advice, guidance and leadership on countless occasions, and he never let me down.

Jim Hansen will be remembered for many things during his 22 years in Congress. He was a champion for multiple use and access to public lands. He fought numerous battles to protect the rights and interests of rural Utahns, and he never tired of fighting to preserve Hill Air Force Base.

When Jim was the dean of the Utah delegation, he dedicated his career to protecting the interests of his constituents. Not only did he represent Utahns and their values in Congress, he has impressed his colleagues by living those values. During his tenure as chairman of the Committee on Resources, Jim went to great efforts to bring together both sides of the aisle on contentious and complex resource issues. It was truly my pleasure to serve with him during that time on that committee.

Jim Hansen never lost an election. I credit that to his ability to listen and understand the people he represented. Jim never forgot the concerns of his constituents. I have learned from his example, and I appreciate the service he has given on behalf of Utah.

Above and beyond all his personal accomplishments, the most important thing I can say about Jim Hansen is that he made a difference. He made a difference in our national policies. He showed us that by acting honorably and with mutual respect we can get things done here in Congress. Over the course of his 42 years of public service, Jim Hansen has shown what it means to be a true statesman and a man of the people.

Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to sponsor this bill, but more importantly it is my pleasure to call Jim Hansen my friend; and I urge my colleagues to support H.R. 3147.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Bishop).

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, we had many people who wanted to come speak today, but I think the calendar has precluded them from coming. So I would like to urge my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on this bill that honors our colleague, who I want to assure everyone is in vital health and still alive, despite all of the honors he has received recently.

Mr. Speaker, Jim Hansen was a man of great good humor, great political insight, great integrity, and a man of principle. I am honored to sponsor this bill on his behalf.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and pass the bill (H.R. 3147) to designate the Federal building located at 324 Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the ``James V Hansen Federal Building,'' as amended.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days within which to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on H.R. 3147 and S. 2022.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3147 has been introduced by our colleague the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Cannon), and it designates the Federal building located at 324 Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the James V Hansen Federal Building.

James Vear Hansen was born in Salt Lake City on August 14, 1932. After graduating from the public schools of Salt Lake City, he served in the U.S. Navy, and upon his discharge attended

and graduated from the University of Utah.

Following his graduation, Mr. Hansen began a long and successful career, notable in his devotion to serving his community. I have already mentioned that he served honorably in the Navy, but he also served on the Farmington, Utah, City Council for 12 years and in the Utah State House of Representatives for 7. During his final year in that body, he served as speaker, and in 1980 was elected to this body. He served with distinction in the House of Representatives for 22 years.

While serving in the House, James Hansen served on a number of committees, including the Committee on Armed Services, the Committee on Resources, and the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. He also served as chairman of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, as well as chairman of the Committee on Resources.

During his time in Congress, he devotedly served his constituents and the Nation by preserving key military facilities in his district. He fought for the responsible use of public lands and secured key investments in Utah's infrastructure in advance of the 2002 winter Olympic games, which were some of the most successful in the modern history of the games.

I am honored to support this legislation for a man worthy of such an honor, and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting the bill.

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the balance of our time be yielded to the gentleman from Utah (Mr. Cannon), the author of this bill, and that he be permitted to yield time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.

Mr. Speaker, H.R. 3147 is a bill that designates the Federal building located at 324 Twenty-Fifth Street in Ogden, Utah, as the James V Hansen Federal Building.

Congressman Hansen began his public career in local government in Farmington, Utah, and later served four terms in the Utah House of Representatives. He was elected to the United States Congress from Utah's 1st Congressional District in 1980 and served 11 terms. He held a senior position on the Committee on Armed Services and served as chairman of the Committee on Resources where he was actively involved in developing sound energy policy. Congressman Hansen also was active in passing the first tort reform legislation in over 40 years.

In addition, he authored and passed legislation that revised the Private Mortgage Insurance program to benefit American homeowners.

It is both fitting and proper to honor the distinguished career of Jim Hansen with this designation. Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. 3147 and urge its passage.

Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume to urge passage of this legislation.

Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.

Mr. Speaker, Wednesday, April 21, I was in my district in New Jersey attending services associated with the funeral of LT John Wroblewski (United States Marines) of Jefferson Township. On rollcall No. 121, H.R. 3970--Green Chemistry Research and Development, I would have voted ``yea.'' On rollcall No. 122, H.R. 4030-- Congressional Medal for Outstanding Contributions in Math and Science, I would have voted ``yea.''

On rollcall No. 123 H.R. 3147--James V. Hansen Federal Building Designation, I would have voted ``yea.'' On rollcall No. 124 H.R. 4019--To address the participation of Taiwan in the WHO, I would have voted ``yea.'' On rollcall No. 125--H.R. 1779, Guardsmen and Reservists Financial Relief Act, I would have voted ``yea.''