[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 28 (Tuesday, March 5, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S1534]
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                             BRIAN OHLEYER

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I want to pay tribute to a young man named 
Brian Ohleyer, who was killed yesterday in a tragic automobile accident 
in northern California. Brian was in his twenties. He was a light in 
every life that he touched, in every community that he was a part of, 
in every school that he went to, and in every job he had. And he 
brought light to my life. He was my friend.
  Brian's future was as bright as you could imagine--a wife, Elle, whom 
he adored; a career that he loved; a mom and dad, brother and sister, 
nephews and nieces whom he treasured, which made up the happiest and 
warmest of families. Brian was blessed, and he blessed everyone that he 
touched.
  And then came yesterday, a truck crashing into all his dreams and the 
dreams of everyone who loved him. The news was like a stab in the 
heart. News like this strikes too many Americans. And when it happens, 
we have to reach out to one another. In the days ahead, we will reach 
out to this family.
  I talked to Michael Luckhoff, the general manager of KGO Radio in San 
Francisco, Brian's employer. He said Brian was a shining star, a 
wonderful, polite young man--a superstar, he said. He said he was the 
future, a gem among gems, liked by everyone, a pacesetter, a breath of 
fresh air.
  I am here to say that when we lose someone like this, all we can do 
is pray that this tragedy does not happen to anyone we love. All we can 
do is remember the best and brightest memories. And what I am going to 
do, because this young man was a model of what a young person should 
be, full of life and expectation, playing by the rules, just the best, 
I am going to name my internship program after Brian, and all the 
interns that come in my office will learn about him and they will be 
Brian Ohleyer interns. Maybe in that small way I can do my part in 
keeping his spirit alive.
  I thank the Chair. I yield the floor.
  Mr. FEINGOLD addressed the Chair.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Wisconsin is recognized.
  Mr. FEINGOLD. I thank the Chair.
  I am moved by the remarks of the junior Senator from California. Let 
me follow with just a few remarks about recent events in the Middle 
East.

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