[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 54 (Wednesday, April 24, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     GOLDEN GAVEL AWARD RECIPIENTS

  Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, I am pleased today to announce the Senate's 
Golden Gavel Awards for the 104th Congress.
  Each Congress, one important tradition we have is to honor colleagues 
who preside over the Senate for more than 100 hours. As all Senators 
know, presiding is frequently a difficult, thankless, and tiring task.
  I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Golden 
Gavel recipients today for their tireless efforts. I know that all 
Senators join me in congratulating our colleagues.
  The recipients are as follows: Senator Mike DeWine, Senator Rod 
Grams, Senator Bill Frist, Senator John Ashcroft, Senator Rick 
Santorum, Senator Fred Thompson, Senator Spence Abraham, Senator Craig 
Thomas, Senator Jon Kyl, and Senator Jim Inhofe.

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