Missing from this story was any mention of John Dellenback's accomplishments representing Oregon's 4th Congressional District from 1964-72. He was a principled, independent thinker among Oregon's moderate Republicans (remember them?) A devout Presbyterian who favored bow ties, Dellenback was admired by constituents of all political persuasions and steadfastly refused to accept any campaign contributions. He was among the many Republicans swept out of office in the wake of the Watergate scandal, losing his seat to Jim Weaver, a liberal Democrat from Eugene. Dellenback later directed the Peace Corps in the Ford administration. In Congress, he crafted legislation establishing the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area and holding contractors accountable for oil spills from the Alaska pipeline. Eugene is fortunate to have Dellenback's daughter Barbara in our community continuing her father's philanthropic activities.