[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 89 (Friday, May 26, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S7648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                       TRIBUTE TO GERALD HACKETT

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, earlier this week, the Senate adopted a 
resolution expressing our appreciation for the outstanding service of 
Gerald Hackett, our Senate executive clerk, who will retire from the 
Senate effective June 30, 1995.
  I now want to add my personal thanks for his many 33 years of 
dedication to the Senate--nearly 29 of those as Senate executive clerk.
  As Members know, the executive clerk assists the Senate with its 
constitutional duty to consider nominations and treaties under its 
advise and consent authority. The office's many responsibilities 
include managing original documents, maintaining records, transmitting 
copies of Presidential messages, compiling the executive calendar, and 
preparing all resolutions of confirmation for nominations and 
resolutions of ratification for treaties.
  Gerry has dedicated his Senate service not only to these duties, but 
also to improving the operation of the executive clerk's office.
  He was instrumental in the computerization of the treaty and 
nomination processes. Moreover, under his direction, publishing the 
executive journal is now done on-line, with a substantial savings of 
tax dollars.
  I know all Senators agree with me in saying that Gerry has always 
acted with the best interests of the Senate in mind, and in wishing him 
and his wife, Mary Ellen, best wishes for a long, healthy, and happy 
retirement.


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