[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 192 (Tuesday, December 5, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S18015]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               MEMORIAL TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD HALVERSON

  Mrs. KASSEBAUM. Mr. President, last week the Senate and the Nation 
lost a gifted spiritual adviser. All of us mourn the death of Dr. 
Richard Halverson, who served here for 14 years as Senate Chaplain 
before retiring last February.
  As shepherd of his Senate flock, Dr. Halverson always brought 
strength of faith and a wealth of patience in his actions to all, 
whether on the floor of the Senate or to the broader national audience. 
For 14 years, his prayers began each of our working days and did so 
with spiritual substance, expecting from all of us the very best 
standards of conduct, understanding and commitment.
  I valued his friendship as well as his spiritual leadership. I will 
hold a special memory of his committed caring and the twinkle in his 
eye.

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