[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 54 (Friday, May 6, 1994)]
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
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EXECUTIVE CALENDAR
Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate
proceed to executive session to consider the following nominations:
Calendar Nos. 833, 834, 836, 837, 838, 839, 840, 841, 843, 844, 845,
846, 847, 848, 849, 850, 851, 854, 856, 857, 861, 862, 863, 864, 865,
866, 867, 868, 869, 870, 871, 872, 873, 874, 875, 877, 878, 879, 880,
881, 882, 883, 884, 885, 886, and 887, and all nominations place placed
on the Secretary's desk in the Foreign Service.
Mr. President, I further ask unanimous consent that the nominees be
confirmed en bloc, any statements appear in the Record as if read; that
upon confirmation, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table en
bloc; that the President be immediately notified of the Senate's
action; and that the Senate return to legislative session.
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Exon). Without objection, the nominations
are considered and confirmed en bloc, as outlined in the unanimous-
consent request.
The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows:
Department of State
Edmund T. DeJarnette, Jr., of Virginia, a Career Member of
the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to
be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to the Republic of Angola.
Melvyn Levitsky, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior
Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of
America to the Federative Republic of Brazil.
Ryan Clark Crocker, of Washington, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to the State of Kuwait.
Arvonne S. Fraser, of Minnesota, for the rank of Ambassador
during her tenure of service as the Representative of the
United States of America on the Commission on the Status of
Women of the Economic and Social Council of the United
Nations.
Edward S. Walker, Jr., of Maryland, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to the Arab Republic of Egypt.
Ralph R. Johnson, of Virginia, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, for the
Rank of Ambassador during his tenure of service as
Coordinator of the Support for East European Democracy (SEED)
Program.
Charles H. Twining, of Maryland, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to Cambodia.
Edward William Gnehm, Jr., of Georgia, a Career Member of
the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to
be the Deputy Representative of the United States of America
to the United Nations, with the rank and status of Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary.
Peter R. Chaveas, of Pennsylvania, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to the Republic of Malawi.
Myles Robert Rene Frechette, of Maryland, a Career Member
of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor,
to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the
United States of America to the Republic of Colombia.
Donna Jean Hrinak, of Virginia, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to the Dominican Republic.
Johnny Young, of Pennsylvania, a Career Member of the
Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to the Republic of Togo.
Irvin Hicks, of Maryland, a Career Member of the Senior
Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be
Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United
States of America to Ethiopia.
Robert Krueger, of Texas, to be Ambassador Extraordinary
and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the
Republic of Burundi.
African Development Foundation
Willie Grace Campbell, of California, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for
a term expiring September 22, 1999.
Marion M. Dawson, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the African Development Foundation for
a term expiring September 22, 1999.
Inter-American Foundation
Mark L. Schneider, of California, to be a Member of the
Board of Directors of the Inter-American Foundation for a
term expiring September 20, 1998.
U.S. Information Agency
Henry Howard, Jr., of Virginia, to be an Associate Director
of the United States Information Agency.
U.S. International Development Cooperation Agency
Simon Ferro, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of
Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for
a term expiring December 17, 1994.
Simon Ferro, of Florida, to be a Member of the Board of
Directors of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation for
a term expiring December 17, 1997. (Reappointment)
The Judiciary
Fortunato P. Benavides, of Texas, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
Carl E. Stewart, of Louisiana, to be United States Circuit
Judge for the Fifth Circuit.
Robert Harlan Henry, of Oklahoma, to be United States
Circuit Judge for the Tenth Circuit.
Deborah A. Batts, of New York, to be United States District
Judge for the Southern District of New York.
James G. Carr, of Ohio, to be United States District Judge
for the Northern District of Ohio.
Ruben Castillo, of Illinois, to be United States District
Judge for the Northern District of Illinois.
Audrey B. Collins, of California, to be United States
District Judge for the Central District of California.
Mary M. Lisi, of Rhode Island, to be United States District
Judge for the District of Rhode Island.
Frank M. Hull, of Georgia, to be United States District
Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.
W. Louis Sands, of Georgia, to be United States District
Judge for the Middle District of Georgia.
Clarence Cooper, of Georgia, to be United States District
Judge for the Northern District of Georgia.
Solomon Oliver, Jr., of Ohio, to be United States District
Judge for the Northern District of Ohio.
Raymond L. Finch, of the Virgin Islands, to be a Judge for
the District Court of the Virgin Islands for a term of ten
years.
Department of Justice
Saul A. Green, of Michigan, to be United States Attorney
for the Eastern District of Michigan for the term of four
years.
Joseph Clyde Fowler, Jr., of Tennessee, to be United States
Marshal for the Eastern District of Tennessee for the term of
four years.
James W. Lockley, of Florida, to be United States Marshal
for the Northern District of Florida for the term of four
years.
Sheldon Whitehouse, of Rhode Island, to be United States
Attorney for the District of Rhode Island for the term of
four years.
Barbara C. Jurkas, of Michigan, to be United States Marshal
for the Western District of Michigan for the term of four
years.
Ernestine Rowe, of Colorado, to be United States Marshal
for the District of Colorado for the term of four years.
Leonard Trupo, of West Virginia, to be United States
Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia for the
term of four years.
Gregory Moneta Sleet, of Delaware, to be United States
Attorney for the District of Delaware for the term of four
years.
Faith S. Hochberg, of New Jersey, to be United States
Attorney for the District of New Jersey for the term of four
years.
John William Marshall, of Virginia, to be United States
Marshal for the Eastern District of Virginia for the term of
four years.
Department of Commerce
Philip G. Hampton, II, of the District of Columbia, to be
an Assistant Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks.
Lawrence J. Goffney, Jr., of Michigan, to be an Assistant
Commissioner of Patents and Trademarks.
Michael Kane Kirk, of Florida, to be Deputy Commissioner of
Patents and Trademarks.
nominations placed on the secretary's desk
In the Foreign Service
Foreign Service nominations beginning Kelly Christian
Kammerer, and ending Stephanie Turco Williams, which
nominations were received by the Senate and appeared in the
Congressional Record of March 26, 1994.
Foreign Service nominations beginning Kevin C. Brennan, and
ending John Peters, which nominations were received by the
Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of March 25,
1994.
statements on the nomination of Mary M. Lisi
Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, on that particular one, I would just like
to say how delighted I personally am, and I know the President likewise
is, of Calendar 868, Mary M. Lisi, to be U.S. district judge for the
district of Rhode Island.
I know the distinguished Presiding Officer shares with me the high
esteem for her. I am very glad this is coming forth.
Mr. PELL. Mr. President, today the Senate has acted to confirm the
nomination of Mary Lisi to fill the vacancy of U.S. district court
judge for the district of Rhode Island. I am delighted that the Senate
has seen fit to approve of President Clinton's choice for this post and
believe that Rhode Island and the Federal judiciary will be
distinguished by her service.
As Ms. Lisi prepares to take the bench, it is worth noting that she
will bring unique experiences and skills with her. She will be the
first woman to serve as a Federal judge in Rhode Island's history. This
is a long overdue event and I am proud that we are finally breaking the
gender barrier in the Federal judiciary in our State. In addition, she
also will contribute the perspectives of having been a juvenile
advocate, a public defender, and an ethics watchdog during her legal
career. Dedicated to public service and ever conscious of the public
trust invested in her, she will bring honor and respect to the Federal
bench.
Once again, I am pleased that the Senate has taken this action, wish
all the best to Ms. Lisi as she takes her new position, and look
forward to working with her in the future.
statements on the nomination of sheldon whitehouse
Mr. CHAFEE. Mr. President, again, I know that you share with me the
joy that Sheldon Whitehouse will now be confirmed for the U.S.
attorney's position for the State of Rhode Island.
I am particularly proud of this because I have known his father since
my college days and have known Sheldon Whitehouse since he was a small
boy. I have seen him grow up, seen him do a splendid job in the law
representing our Governor, and in a host of billets doing an
outstanding job for our State and its citizens.
So it is with great pleasure that I see his name on this list and
support his confirmation with enthusiasm.
Mr. PELL. Mr. President, I am pleased that the Senate today has acted
to confirm Sheldon Whitehouse to be the U.S. attorney for the district
of Rhode Island. It has been almost a year since I first recommended
Mr. Whitehouse to the President to fill this post and I am immensely
pleased that the Senate has taken its action today in approving his
nomination.
Shortly, Mr. Whitehouse will take office and as he does so, he faces
the great challenges and difficulties that are inherent in law
enforcement and judicial system today. Burgeoning crime rates, younger
and more violent criminals, conflicting views over sentencing and
imprisonment, and frightened and angry victims make for a confusing and
emotion-charged environment in which the wheels of justice must turn. I
am confident that the dedication to principle, intellect, compassion,
and unique skills that Mr. Whitehouse possesses will aid him
immeasurably as he carries out the duties of his office. In no small
way, I believe that his work will help restore confidence and respect
in our oft-beleaguered system of justice.
Once again, I note with pleasure the Senate's action today, wish Mr.
Whitehouse all best wishes as he takes on his new responsibilities, and
look forward to working with him to improve our judicial system and law
enforcement in this country.
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