[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 35 (Tuesday, March 18, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S2412]
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          CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. PAUL CURRIE ON HIS RETIREMENT

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, Senator Christopher S. ``Kit" Bond and I 
would like to share with our colleagues in the U.S. Senate the example 
of a man who has been a model of citizenship, character, and service to 
humanity throughout his lifetime. The gentleman about whom I speak is 
Dr. Paul Currie, who will soon retire as pastor of the Presbyterian 
Church of Caruthersville.
  On September 22, 1983, Dr. Paul Currie was present in this Chamber 
serving as Chaplain and offering the opening prayer. While this is 
historically an honor for any individual, we believe it was more of an 
honor for the U.S. Senate to have Dr. Currie serving in this chamber. 
Indeed, we believe the nearly four decades of service rendered to the 
community of Caruthersville, MO, serves as the real testimony to his 
compassion for his fellow man.
  Since arriving in Caruthersville in 1958, Dr. Currie has always 
sought to reach beyond the lines of faith and unite all denominations 
in service to those in need. We can take faith that there are others 
who have been inspired by Dr. Currie and now live outside our great 
state, serving others.
  Although Dr. Currie will be retiring, we will never forget his 
leadership. This veteran of the Korean war, this humble servant of God, 
community, and family, deserves to be recognized for his decades of 
service to his fellow man.
  Senator Bond and I recognize today not only a lifetime of 
accomplishments by Dr. Currie, but also his inspiration of others. His 
example will inspire others to seek to enhance freedom, opportunity, 
and family life for generations to come.
  In closing, I would like to quote a few words from Matthew 25:21, 
which I feel summarizes Dr. Paul Currie's many great deeds: ``Well 
done, my good and faithful servant!"
  We congratulate Dr. Currie on his retirement and extend him our best 
wishes for health and happiness for many years to come.

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