[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 69 (Thursday, April 27, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S5803]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                        BRIAN HALLEN RETIREMENT

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, Brian Hallen, the Senate Enrolling Clerk, 
will retire from the Senate effective May 26, 1995, after almost 30 
years of Government service. Brian's Government career started in 
January 1966 as a linotype operator at the Government Printing Office. 
He later became a proofreader and in 1975 was detailed to the Office of 
the Senate Enrolling Clerk. In December 1981, he became the Senate's 
first Assistant Enrolling Clerk, a position he held until March 1986 
when he was promoted to his current position as the Senate Enrolling 
Clerk.
  Brian has dedicated his Senate service to improving the operation of 
the Enrolling Clerk's office and has gladly and efficiently assisted in 
an ongoing effort to reduce congressional printing costs. During his 
tenure many innovative and cost-saving changes have been implemented. 
Among his accomplishments was the computerization of the very detailed 
engrossing and enrolling process. This enabled his office to have 
complete control over the accuracy and efficiency of the work and a 
substantial reduction in the cost and amount of time necessary to 
produce the printed legislation.
  Brian is retiring with the satisfaction of knowing that he has done 
his best. His decisions were made with the best interests of the Senate 
in mind, and because of that mindset the institution itself is a better 
place.
  I know all Senators will join me in thanking Brian for his long, 
dedicated, and distinguished service, and extending our best wishes for 
a long and healthy retirement.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, today marks the end of the Senate career 
of Brian Hallen, the Senate Enrolling Clerk.
  Brian began his career of Government service in January 1966 as a 
linotype operator at the Government Printing Office. Over the years, he 
assumed other positions in the Government and eventually in 1981, 
became the Senate's first Assistant Enrolling Clerk.
  Brian served admirably as Assistant Enrolling Clerk and was promoted 
to the position of Enrolling Clerk in 1986. As the Assistant Enrolling 
Clerk and as Enrolling Clerk, Brian has had the Arduous task of 
ensuring the accuracy of every provision--sections and titles--of the 
bills enacted by this body.
  During the appropriations season, I understand that on many 
occasions, prior to the innovations of computerization, Brian could be 
found in his office burning the midnight oil working diligently on 
appropriations bills--checking and double checking--making sure every 
``t'' was crossed and every ``i'' dotted--to ensure that the product 
that was delivered to the House or to the White House was an actual 
reflection of the Senate's work.
  I applaud him for the fine service he has given to this body and to 
his country. The Senate is a better place because of people such as 
Brian Hallen.
  As Brian retires after almost 30 years of Government service, I wish 
him the very best and say ``Thank you'' for your many years of service 
and for your dedication to this institution.
  I am sure all of my colleagues join with me in saying ``have a long 
and happy retirement,'' and ``Good luck.''
  Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution 
be considered and agreed to, that the preamble be agreed to, and that 
the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any 
statements relating to the resolution appear at the appropriate place 
in the record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  So, the resolution (S. Res. 112) was considered and agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, is as follows:
                              S. Res. 112

       Whereas Brian Hallen will retire from the United States 
     Senate after almost 30 years of Government service;
       Whereas he served the United States Senate for over 20 
     years; the last 9 years as the Enrolling Clerk;
       Whereas his dedication to the United States Senate resulted 
     in the computerization of the engrossing and enrolling 
     process;
       Whereas he has performed the duties of his office with 
     remarkable diligence, perseverance, efficiency and 
     intelligence;
       Whereas he has faithfully performed his duties serving all 
     Members of the Senate and House of Representatives with great 
     professional integrity; and
       Whereas Brian Hallen has earned the respect, affection and 
     esteem of the United States Senate: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the United States Senate commends Brian 
     Hallen for his long, faithful and exemplary service to his 
     country and to the Senate.
       Sec. 2. The Secretary shall transmit a copy of this 
     resolution to Brian Hallen.
     

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