[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 141 (Thursday, October 3, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12278]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO SENATOR DAVID PRYOR

  Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to one of 
the great men of the Senate. He has served his State of Arkansas with 
honor as a State Representative, Governor, Member of Congress and 
finally as a U.S. Senator. Despite this wonderful career, he has not 
lost touch with the ``common man.''
  I know all my colleagues agree, David Pryor is truly one of the most 
well-liked members of this body. Whether defending the Special 
Committee on Aging and the Nation's elderly or as the primary sponsor 
of the Tax Payer Bill of Rights, you can count on the Senator from 
Arkansas tirelessly and doggedly fighting to do what he believes is 
right. However, no matter how heated the battle, Senator Pryor always 
maintains his cool and always treats his fellow Senators with dignity 
and respect.
  Senator Pryor has accomplished much in his career, but he will always 
be remembered as the No. 1 advocate for the Nation's elderly. Having 
served as chairman and ranking member of the Special Committee on 
Aging, he has led the way in his dedication to protecting and enhancing 
the lives of our senior citizens.
  As a member of the Agriculture Committee, David Pryor has worked to 
protect the American farmer, and, as the primary sponsor of the Tax 
Payer Bill of Rights, he almost singlehandedly focused attention on IRS 
abuses of the American taxpayer.
  There is no doubt the Senate will miss David and his charming wife, 
Barbara. Barbara has worked diligently to bring outstanding Arkansas 
art to Washington so all visitors to David's office can enjoy it. The 
Senate will miss their personal touch and we wish them well.

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