During House debate a few minutes ago, the House suddenly stopped in its tracks. Bonnen was in the chair, and he said something about there being a situation that had arisen. Charlie Howard went to the front mike and asked for a moment of silent prayer for a member in distress. I called a member’s office and was told that Mr. Kuempel had collapsed in an elevator. This is unconfirmed. Ed Kuempel is one of the best-liked members in the House. He is so playful that some may have missed his evolution into a serious legislator. He has brought integrity to one of the more difficult positions in the House, the chairmanship of Licensing & Administrative Procedures. I know that everyone hopes and prays that he is able to return to his duties in full health.
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