[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 141 (Thursday, October 3, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12271]
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                     TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DAVID PRYOR

  Mr. THURMOND. Mr. President, on the nights when the Senate remains in 
session well past when most others have gone to bed, when tempers are 
short and most Members are frustrated that we have not made more 
progress, those are the times when a sense of humor really comes in 
handy. One colleague who consistently manages to find a bright spot 
when others only seem gloom, and who is able to find a humor in almost 
any situation, is our friend from Arkansas, David Pryor.
  David has capably represented the people of Arkansas as their 
Governor, and in both Houses of Congress. His career in our Nation's 
Capitol began in 1966 when he was first elected to the House of 
Representatives, and where he served in four Congresses. In 1979, he 
moved across the Hill to the Senate where he is about to complete his 
third term in office. Through his position on several key committees, 
David has been able to work to make Arkansas an even better place to 
live, and I know his constituents are thankful for his efforts.
  Though David and I did not share any committee assignments, I have 
enjoyed serving with him in the Senate these many years. The 
``Sheriff'', as I liked to call him as his father held that office in 
Arkansas, always approached his duties with enthusiasm and dedication, 
and he upheld the finest traditions of this institution. David is truly 
a gentleman of the South, and I know that he will be missed by his many 
friends here in the Senate.
  Mr. President, given the great number of successes Senator Pryor has 
enjoyed throughout his life, I am certain that fate will again smile 
upon him in his career following the Senate. I wish good health and 
happiness in the years to come and am grateful for having had the 
opportunity to serve with him.

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