[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 153 (Wednesday, November 5, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S11753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       SENATOR WAYNE ALLARD: RECIPIENT OF THE GOLDEN GAVEL AWARD

  Mr. NICKLES. Mr. President, it is a longstanding tradition in the 
Senate to recognize and honor those Senators who serve as Presiding 
Officers of the Senate for 100 hours in a single session of Congress. 
Today, we add to the list of Golden Gavel recipients Senator Allard of 
Colorado, whose presiding hours total 100 hours today.
  November 5 is a very significant date for Senator Allard and his 
family, as on November 5, 1996, 1 year ago today, Senator Allard was 
elected to the U.S. Senate. Therefore, it is an appropriate date to 
recognize his contributions as a Presiding Officer of the Senate.
  With respect to presiding, Senator Allard has been extremely generous 
with his time and has often rearranged his schedule at a moment's 
notice--and, I might add, with the assistance of his very courteous 
staff--to assist in presiding when difficulties arise. As a Presiding 
Officer, his dedication and dependability are to be commended. It is a 
great pleasure to announce Senator Wayne Allard of Colorado as 
recipient of the Senate's Golden Gavel Award.
  My compliments to my friend, my colleague, and the Presiding Officer.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Thank you.
  (Applause, Senators rising.)

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