[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 85 (Monday, May 22, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S7078]
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                    RETIREMENT OF GERALD A. HACKETT

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I send a resolution to the desk relating to 
the retirement of Gerald Hackett and ask for its immediate 
consideration.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report.
  The bill clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 123) relating to the retirement of 
     Gerald A. Hackett.

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the immediate 
consideration of the resolution?
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the resolution.
  The resolution (S. Res. 123) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, is as follows:
                              S. Res. 123

       Whereas Gerald A. Hackett will retire from the United 
     States Senate after 33 years of service, the last 29 years as 
     Executive Clerk;
       Whereas his dedication to the United States resulted in the 
     computerization of the nomination and treaty processes,and 
     the on-line publishing of the Executive Journal;
       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 with great professional integrity and 
     dedication; and
       Whereas Gerald A. Hackett has earned the respect, 
     admiration and esteem of the United States Senate: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the United States Senate commends Gerald A. 
     Hackett 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 Gerald A. Hackett.

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I move to reconsider the vote by which the 
resolution was agreed to, and I move to lay that motion on the table.
  The motion to lay on the table was agreed to.

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