[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 44 (Tuesday, April 15, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S3167]
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                   APPRECIATION TO SENATE LEADERSHIP

  Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I rise today to express my appreciation to 
the bipartisan leadership for responding so quickly to an issue that 
cries out for justice. With strong and responsive action from the 
leadership today, the U.S. Senate said that those who have a visual 
impairment will be able to fully utilize their talents on this Senate 
floor.
  A resolution was accepted today in the Senate which allows persons 
requiring a guide dog, a wheelchair, or a cane to be considered on a 
case-by-case basis for entry to the floor. Pursuant to this resolution, 
the Sergeant at Arms has determined that for Ms. Moira Shea, a staffer 
in my office, that her guide dog is necessary and appropriate to the 
performance of her duties.


                         Privilege of the Floor

  Mr. WYDEN. Given this development, Mr. President, I ask unanimous 
consent that my staffer, Ms. Moira Shea, be granted access to the floor 
of the United States.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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