[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 145 (Friday, October 7, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: October 7, 1994]
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                   TRIBUTE TO SENATOR MALCOLM WALLOP

  Mr. DeCONCINI. Mr. President, as the 103rd Congress grinds slowly to 
a close, I would like to pay tribute to one of my colleagues who will 
be retiring with me at the end of this session, Senator Malcolm Wallop.
  Senator Wallop and I were both elected to the Senate in 1976 and have 
served three terms together. Both being from the West, we had many 
common interests. Ironically, our first Judiciary subcommittee offices 
were located directly across the hall from one another on the 6th floor 
of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. We came to the Senate together 
and we will be leaving together. Like me, I am certain that Senator 
Wallop will depart with a sense of great sadness and great 
expectations--sad to be leaving an institution we love, but looking 
forward to other challenges in the next phase of our lives.
  With the retirement of Senator Wallop, the citizens of Wyoming are 
losing a very articulate spokesman and strong advocate of the West. No 
Member, past or present, has been a more staunch defender of western 
traditions than Senator Wallop. His leadership and expertise on issues 
ranging from mining law, grazing fees and water rights to energy 
production and the sound management of our public lands are recognized 
by all who have had the pleasure to serve with him. He has worked 
tirelessly during his 18 year tenure in the Senate to strike the proper 
balance between the need to protect our environment and to maintain a 
viable economy in the western United States. From his position as the 
ranking member of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee, he had a 
powerful forum from which to ensure the protection of the most valuable 
resources of the West. He did so with great vigor and effectiveness and 
he will be greatly missed.
  Senator Wallop's love for and deep commitment to the preservation of 
the western way of life are not surprising given that he represents the 
third generation of a Wyoming pioneer family. After more than 25 years 
of public service, I know he is looking forward to returning to his 
beloved ranch and I wish him and his family every success and happiness 
in the years ahead. Good luck and godspeed.

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