[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 62 (Tuesday, May 7, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S4773]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    GAYLE FITZGERALD CORY, A TRIBUTE

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, on behalf of my fellow Senators, I would 
like to take a moment to pay tribute to a dedicated Senate worker, a 
courageous woman and a wonderful person. Gayle Fitzgerald Cory worked 
in the Senate for 35 years, serving in many capacities. She was 
indispensable to the late Senator Muskie for 22 years, holding 
positions from receptionist to executive assistant and making the 
transition to the State Department with him in 1980. She was also a 
valued member of Senator George Mitchell's staff as his personal 
assistant.
  A person who has filled these roles can't help but accumulate a 
tremendous amount of knowledge on the workings of the Senate. Gayle 
Fitzgerald Cory was exceptionally qualified to take on the position of 
postmaster in 1989.
  Up until her retirement in 1995, Mrs. Cory worked hard for the U.S. 
Senate, she was experienced, organized and capable of handling any task 
or crisis that came her way. Most of all, she was a great person. The 
post office employees--indeed, everyone with whom she came in contact--
appreciated her warmth and her sense of fairness. An extremely 
professional woman, she had an almost uncanny understanding of the 
special needs of the Senate, and she was instrumental in making it 
work.
  My condolences go out to her husband, Don, her three daughters, 
Laurie, Melissa, and Carol, and all the members of her large and loving 
family. She was a courageous, strong person and we will all miss her.

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