[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 12 (Tuesday, February 4, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S972]
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                      RETIREMENT OF PROCTOR JONES

 Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, the Senate, with its long hours and 
demanding schedule is not generally known for the long tenure of its 
Members' staff. Proctor Jones is an exception to that rule. Proctor has 
served the Senate for more than 35 years. He has spent 27 of those 
years working for the Committee on Appropriations, outlasting seven 
committee chairmen. Nobody knows the ins and outs of the appropriations 
process, better than Proctor Jones.
  The energy and water appropriations bill just won't be the same 
without Senator Johnston leading the Democratic members of the 
subcommittee and Proctor behind the scenes crafting the bill. It is not 
a coincidence that the energy and water appropriations bill is usually 
one of the first to be passed by Congress. Proctor's experience on 
appropriations, combined with Senator Johnston's bargaining skill made 
them a formidable pair. They will be sorely missed on the 
Appropriations Committee. I commend Proctor on his long and dedicated 
service to the Senate and wish him the best of luck.

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