[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 56 (Monday, May 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3948-S3949]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE

  Mr. HELMS. Mr. President, at the close of business Friday, May 2, 
1997, the Federal debt stood at $5,331,758,952,154.60. (Five trillion, 
three hundred thirty-one billion, seven hundred fifty-eight million, 
nine hundred fifty-two thousand, one hundred fifty-four dollars and 
sixty cents)
  One year ago, May 2, 1996, the Federal debt stood at 
$5,100,093,000,000. (Five trillion, one hundred billion, ninety-three 
million)
  Twenty-five years ago, May 2, 1972, the Federal debt stood at 
$425,052,000,000 (Four hundred twenty-five billion, fifty-two million) 
which reflects a debt increase of nearly $5 trillion--
$4,906,706,952,154.60 (Four trillion, nine hundred six billion, seven 
hundred six million, nine hundred fifty-two thousand, one hundred 
fifty-four dollars and sixty cents) during the past 25 years.

               COMMEMORATION OF THE WORK OF JUDY CAMPBELL

  Mr. BAUCUS. Mr. President, today I rise to acknowledge the recent 
retirement of a long-time congressional staff member, a dedicated 
public servant and a loyal friend. On April 2, 1997, Judy Campbell, who 
for the past 10 years served as the financial clerk of the Senate 
Committee on Environment and Public Works, completed 36 years of 
congressional service. This institution is a better place because of 
her faithful service.
  I first met Judy Campbell late in 1974, shortly after my election to 
the U.S. House of Representatives. She was one of the first individuals 
I hired on my congressional staff. Judy's ability and exceptional 
organizational skills were first brought to my attention by one of the 
most able and respected legislators of his generation, the late 
Congressman Richard Bolling of Missouri, for whom Judy had already 
worked for over a decade. Judy served as my office manager, first in 
the House of Representatives and then in the Senate, for 12 years.
  In 1987, the chairman of the Senate Committee on Environment and 
Public Works, Senator Quentin N. Burdick of North Dakota, hired Judy 
and she soon became the committee's financial clerk. Judy served the 
committee and the Senate in that capacity under four chairmen--Senators 
Quentin N. Burdick, Daniel Patrick Moynihan, John Chafee, and myself. 
The hallmark of Judy's congressional service was always her 
professionalism. She worked with Democratic and Republican Members and 
staff with similar dedication and equal enthusiasm.
  Judy has also been an invaluable resource to her colleagues on my 
personal staff, the committee and around the Hill. The process of 
hiring new staffers always involves a certain amount of coaching and 
training. Judy was particularly good in this role, and I know she was 
always willing to provide counseling and support to other committee 
financial clerks and office managers around the Hill.
  Longevity was only one aspect of Judy's career. Through her work she 
epitomized dedication in public service. For 36 years, Judy has been 
one of the selfless and nameless individuals who, day in and day out, 
make the congressional branch of government function effectively, year 
in and year out. Judy's detailed knowledge of congressional operations 
and finances is legendary. She took seriously the public trust for the 
millions of dollars which were her responsibility over the years. To 
say Judy was prudent with taxpayer funds would be an understatement. In 
the mid-1970's, when America's ultimate tightwad--Jack Benny--died, the 
joke in my office was that Judy Campbell took his place.
  Mr. President, this institution is a better place because Judy 
Campbell toiled here. She made a difference. Her many friends on 
Capitol Hill and I will miss her. I personally wish Judy and her 
husband Denny nothing but the best in retirement. As they complete 
construction of a new home this summer, we wish them many years of good 
health and enjoyment. On April 3, 1997, Judy realized a longtime dream. 
On that day she started a new career--that of a full-time grandmother.
  Thank you, Judy, and good luck.
  Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.

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  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. SESSION. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Allard). Without objection, it is so 
ordered.

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