[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 55 (Friday, March 24, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S4602]
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                                JIM EXON

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, the States of Kansas and Nebraska share a 
common border. And the citizens of those two States also share common 
characteristics of hard work, honesty, and personal responsibility.
  For the past 16 years, those characteristics could be seen here in 
the Senate, in the work of our colleague, Jim Exon.
  As my colleagues know, Senator Exon announced on Friday that he will 
retire from the Senate in 1996, and I rise today to pay tribute to his 
distinguished public service career.
  His service to Nebraska and to America began in 1942, when he 
enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served for 2 years in the Pacific 
theater.
  After returning to Nebraska, Senator Exon would eventually serve for 
nearly 18 years as president of his own office equipment company.
  In 1970, he brought his business experience to the Governor's office, 
where he served for 8 years, and earned a reputation as a guardian of 
tax dollars.
  Since first coming to the Senate in 1979, Senator Exon has made a 
difference on a wide number of issues, including agriculture, trade, 
transportation, the budget, and national security.
  I know I speak for all Members of the Senate and saying that we look 
forward to working with Senator Exon for the remainder of this 
Congress, and in wishing he and Pat many more years of health and 
happiness.

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