[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 34 (Wednesday, March 13, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S1906]
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                 CHAPLAIN OGILVIE'S 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. HATFIELD. Mr. President, a year ago today, my good friend, Dr. 
Lloyd Ogilvie joined the Senate family by becoming the 61st Senate 
Chaplain. I was fortunate to have known him before he became the 
Chaplain and now 99 other Senators have had the opportunity to be 
enriched by his friendship. But it is not just Senators who have been 
fortunate to experience the ministry of Chaplain Ogilvie. Following the 
example of his predecessor, Richard Halverson, Dr. Ogilvie has 
ministered to everyone he encounters.
  I cannot speak for all of my colleagues, but I have thoroughly 
enjoyed Dr. Ogilvie's morning invocations. It is one of the highlights 
of my day. Each prayer is a poetic weaving of theological wisdom and 
spiritual encouragement. When I hear the Chaplain's resonant voice, I 
feel as if the Heavenly Father himself has entered our midst and is 
speaking to us here on the Senate floor. The Chaplain has the voice of 
God, but he is also a man after God's own heart. He has said that he 
sees himself as an intercessor for the Senators, and I know that he is 
faithful in his prayers for this body and its Members.
  I have appreciated Dr. Ogilvie's careful efforts to keep the 
chaplaincy nonpartisan, nonpolitical, and nonsectarian. His concern is 
genuine and he ministers indiscriminately to all who need 
encouragement. He is keenly aware of the spiritual needs of this body, 
and he makes himself readily available to address those needs.
  We are fortunate to have Dr. Ogilvie among us. While I know that Dr. 
Ogilvie feels a special calling to his ministry as Chaplain, he has 
made some sacrifices to be with us. Before becoming chaplain, Dr. 
Ogilvie was a prolific writer, authoring over 40 books. This literary 
passion has taken a backseat to the pressures of the Senate. But you 
will hear no complaints from the Chaplain. He is engaged in his new 
ministry and he is committed to his new parish.
  I want to congratulate the Chaplain for his year anniversary and 
thank him for his invaluable ministry. I am grateful for what he has 
done for us in the past year and I am excited about the many years 
ahead.

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