[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 188 (Tuesday, November 28, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S17673]
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                       TRIBUTE TO PATRICIA WILBUR

 Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, it is unfortunately true that all 
good things must come to an end. On November 30, 1995, one of the best 
members of my staff will retire. Patricia Wilbur joined the staff on 
October 7, 1973, and will soon be joining her husband Perry in a long-
deserved respite from the clamor of Capitol Hill.
  Pat's career is a virtual survey of the technological revolution's 
impact on the Senate. As my office's systems administrator, Pat has 
witnessed the transition from typewriters and mimeograph machines, 
rotary phones and telegrams, to the world of faxes, pagers, cellular 
phones and computers. Pat has overseen this transformation with grace 
and humor as well as consummate professionalism.
  The contribution of a good staffer often goes beyond their technical 
ability. This is a especially true with Pat. Fondly known as Mrs. 
Wilbur to several generations of staffers, Pat has helped shaped the 
lives of young Oregonians who wish to serve in the U.S. service 
academies and helped us all to be more efficient in our jobs. Pat has 
added to our hearts with her generosity and expressions of concern and 
added to our waistlines with her delicious home-baked cakes.
  During her 22 years in our office, Pat has been a laudable embodiment 
of hard work, dedication and loyalty. She and I have grayed together--
she far more gracefully than I. Pat has many good reasons for retiring, 
but three--her grandchildren Stephanie, Michael, and Julie--are the 
best. We will miss her institutional memory, her compassion and love as 
well as her competence but have nothing good wishes as she ends her 
Senate career.
  I am deeply grateful for Pat Wilbur's many years of invaluable 
assistance and ask my colleagues to join me in offering our thanks for 
her service to the U.S. Senate.

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