[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 73 (Tuesday, June 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S5779]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SENATOR GORDON SMITH'S 100TH PRESIDING HOUR

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today, I have the pleasure to announce that 
Senator Gordon Smith is the latest recipient of the Golden Gavel Award, 
having presided his 100th hour earlier today.
  The Golden Gavel has served for many years to mark a Senator's 100th 
presiding hour and continues to represent our appreciation for the time 
these dedicated Senators contribute to presiding over the U.S. Senate--
a very important duty.
  With respect to presiding, Senator Smith has consistently pitched-in 
when presiding difficulties have arisen. With the aid of his 
enthusiastic scheduling staff, Senator Smith has gladly carried more 
than his share of the presiding load.
  It is with sincere appreciation that I announce to the Senate the 
newest recipient of the Golden Gavel Award--Senator Gordon Smith of 
Oregon.

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