[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 85 (Monday, May 22, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S7078]
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  DESIGNATING JAMES R. KETCHUM AS CURATOR EMERITUS OF THE U.S. SENATE

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

       A resolution (S. Res. 122) designating James R. Ketchum as 
     Curator Emeritus of the United States Senate.

  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. 122) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, is as follows:
                             H.S. Res. 122

       Whereas James R. Ketchum will retire from the United States 
     Senate after 25 years as Senate Curator, and 35 years of 
     Government service;
       Whereas he has dedicated his Senate service to preserving 
     the works of art, history, and traditions of the Senate;
       Whereas he has contributed immeasurably to the restoration 
     of the Old Senate Chamber, the Old Supreme Court Chamber, the 
     President's Room, and other historic rooms in the Capitol;
       Whereas he has developed exhibitions and educational 
     programs detailing the rich heritage of the Senate for all to 
     enjoy;
       Whereas he has upheld the high standards and traditions of 
     the Senate with abiding devotion; and
       Whereas he has earned the respect, affection, and esteem of 
     the United States Senate: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That, effective July 1, 1995, as a token of the 
     appreciation of the Senate for his long and faithful service, 
     James R. Ketchum is hereby designated as Curator Emeritus of 
     the United States Senate.

  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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