[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 59 (Thursday, May 2, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4616]
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                      RETIREMENT OF BERNICE HARRIS

  Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, this is a sad day in the U.S. Senate.
  Mrs. Bernice Harris, a loyal and hard-working employee in the Russell 
Coffee Shop, leaves the Senate today after more than three decades of 
dedicated service.
  In a body which is divided on many issues, it is safe to say there is 
total agreement on Bernice.
  Bernice made the Senate, and in particular the Russell Building, a 
better place in which to work. Each morning, we could count on seeing 
Bernice's smiling face and her friendly greeting, undoubtedly helping 
us get through a hectic day.
  We will all miss Bernice's unflinching good cheer as well as her 
unique outlook on life. Bernice has such a wonderful perspective that 
she never failed to improve my day and many days of many others in the 
Senate community.
  So although it's a sad day in the Senate, it is a happy day in the 
house--the household of Bernice Harris. It is hard for me to relate how 
much we will miss Bernice. I am sure my colleagues will join with me in 
wishing Bernice well for her much-deserved retirement.

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