[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 27 (Friday, February 10, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S2441]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


              WILLIAM Mc. COCHRANE: HISTORICAL CONSULTANT

  Mr. PELL. Mr. President, I am very pleased to note that William 
McWhorter Cochrane, who until this year was one of the Senate's most 
venerable staff members, is continuing his service to the legislative 
branch in a new capacity at the Library of Congress.
  Bill Cochrane began his Senate service in 1954, thus predating all 
sitting Members of this body today. Over the years, he has truly become 
an institution in his own right.
  Always faithful to his home State of North Carolina, Mr. Cochrane 
began his Senate career as counsel to Senator Kerr Scott, and 4 years 
later became administrative assistant to Senator B. Everett Jordan. In 
1972, he joined the staff of the Committee on Rules and Administration, 
serving as staff director until 1980, a period which included my own 
tenure as chairman of the committee in the 95th and 96th Congresses.
  One of Mr. Cochrane's special areas of interest has always been the 
Library of Congress, and his knowledge of that institution is 
encyclopedic. So it is altogether fitting that he has been named 
Honorary Historical Consultant to the Library, especially at this time 
when the Library is preparing to observe its 200th anniversary in the 
year 2000.
  I congratulate Bill Cochrane on this occasion and I also congratulate 
the Librarian of Congress, Dr. James Billington, for making this 
appointment. I ask unanimous consent that a news release from the 
Library of Congress on Mr. Cochrane's appointment be printed in the 
Record at this point.
          [From the Library of Congress News, Washington, DC]

 William McW. Cochrane Named Honorary Historical Consultant to Library 
                              of Congress

       Librarian of Congress James H. Billington announced today 
     the appointment of William McW. Cochrane as the Honorary 
     Historical Consultant to the Library of Congress. Mr. 
     Cochrane's career in the U.S. Senate spanned 40 years.
       In making the announcement, Dr. Billington said, ``As the 
     Library of Congress approaches its 200th anniversary in the 
     year 2000, we are fortunate to be able to draw on the 
     knowledge and wisdom of this distinguished public servant. 
     Bill's respect for and knowledge of the Congress, and of its 
     Library, will bring a unique historical perspective to our 
     bicentennial planning.''
       Following service in World War II and administrative and 
     teaching positions at the University of North Carolina, 
     Cochrane came to the Senate in 1954 as counsel to Senator 
     Kerr Scott (D-N.C.). From 1958 to 1972, he served as 
     administrative assistant to Sen. B. Everett Jordan (D-N.C.). 
     From 1972 through the 103rd Congress, he worked for the 
     Senate Committee on Rules and Administration as staff 
     director from 1972-1980, as Democratic staff director from 
     1981-1986, and as senior advisor from 1987. In addition, he 
     held several senior positions with the Joint Committee on 
     Inaugural Ceremonies. His work with the Joint Committee on 
     the Library of Congress, the oldest continuous joint 
     committee of Congress, totaled more than 30 years.
       Among his numerous honors, he has received the 
     Distinguished Alumnus Award for Public Service from the 
     University of North Carolina and the 20th Annual Roll Call 
     Congressional Staff Award. In 1992, he was one of six 
     recipients of the State of North Carolina Award for Public 
     Service.
     

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