[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 1 (Tuesday, January 7, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S101]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 7--COMMENDING SENATOR ROBERT C. BYRD FOR 50 YEARS OF 
                             PUBLIC SERVICE

  Mr. DASCHLE (for himself, Mr. Lott, Mr. Rockefeller, and Mr. 
Sarbanes) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
passed.

                               S. Res. 7

       Whereas, the Honorable Robert C. Byrd has dutifully and 
     faithfully served the people of West Virginia since January 
     8, 1947;
       Whereas, for 50 years, he had dedicated himself to 
     improving the lives and welfare of the people of West 
     Virginia and the United States,
       Whereas, his 50-year commitment to public service has been 
     one of total dedication to serving the people of his beloved 
     state and to the highest ideals of public service,
       Whereas, he has held more legislative offices than anyone 
     else in the history of his state, and is the longest serving 
     Senator in the history of his state: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the U.S. Senate congratulates the Honorable 
     Robert C. Byrd, the senior Senator from West Virginia, for 
     his 50 years of public service to the people of West Virginia 
     and to the United States of America.
       Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy 
     of this resolution to Senator Robert C. Byrd.

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