[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 44 (Wednesday, March 27, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3024-S3025]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SENATE RESOLUTION 234--RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF EDMUND S. MUSKIE

  Mr. DASCHLE (for himself, Mr. Dole, Mr. Cohen, and Ms. Snowe) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 234

       Whereas, the Senate fondly remembers former Secretary of 
     State, former Governor of Maine, and former Senator from 
     Maine, Edmund S. Muskie,
       Whereas, Edmund S. Muskie spent six years in the Maine 
     House of Representatives, becoming minority leader,
       Whereas, in 1954, voters made Edmund S. Muskie the State's 
     first Democratic Governor in 20 years,
       Whereas, after a second two-year term, he went on in 1958 
     to become the first popularly elected Democratic Senator in 
     Maine's history,
       Whereas, Edmund S. Muskie in 1968, was chosen as Democratic 
     Vice-Presidential nominee,
       Whereas, Edmund S. Muskie left the Senate to become 
     President Carter's Secretary of State,
       Whereas, Edmund S. Muskie served with honor and distinction 
     in each of these capacities: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow 
     and deep regret the announcement of the death of the 
     Honorable Edmund S. Muskie, formerly a Senator from the State 
     of Maine.
       Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions 
     to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy 
     thereof to the family of the deceased.
       Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns today, it adjourn 
     as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased 
     Senator.

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 235--TO PROCLAIM ``NATIONAL ROLLER COASTER WEEK''

  Mr. THURMOND submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 235

       Whereas, the roller coaster is a unique form of fun, 
     enjoyed by millions of Americans, as well as people all over 
     the world;
       Whereas, roller coasters have been providing fun since the 
     15th century;
       Whereas, in 1885, an American named Phillip Hinckle 
     invented a steam-powered chain lift to hoist coasters to new 
     heights and new down-hill speeds;
       Whereas, advances in technology and a renewed interest in 
     leisure and recreation have meant a resurgence for roller 
     coasters;
       Whereas, engineers working with computers have been able to 
     create the safest, most thrilling rides ever;
       Whereas, there are an estimated 500 roller coasters 
     worldwide, and more than fifty new projects underway in 1996;
       Whereas, the world's oldest existing roller coaster, Leap-
     The-Dips, is located at Lakemont Park in Altoona, 
     Pennsylvania, and is currently being restored;
       Whereas, That the Senate proclaims the week of June 16 
     through June 22, 1996, as ``National Roller Coaster Week''.

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