[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 46 (Monday, April 25, 1994)]
[Senate]
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GRATITUDE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF SYMPATHY
Mr. RIEGLE. Madam President, before beginning the formal presentation
on this legislation, I want to just make a personal comment to many of
my colleagues, including my colleague and friend from Delaware, Senator
Roth.
This past week, my mother passed away. The onset of the serious
health problems that took her life came quite quickly. As a result, I
was not here for most of last week.
But many colleagues and others connected to the Senate were most
gracious and kind in sending remarks, well wishes and sympathy in
various ways. I am just very grateful for that.
On behalf of my family, I want to thank everyone who has been so kind
over that period of time. I think anyone who has gone through the death
of a parent understands what a unique and deeply saddening moment that
is. And it certainly has been true for me.
So I again thank everyone involved for their courtesies over this
period of time.
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