[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 21, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S8655]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           SENATOR JEFF SESSIONS RECEIVES GOLDEN GAVEL AWARD

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today, the Senate pauses to recognize 
Senator Jeff Sessions, who has now presided over the Senate for one 
hundred hours during the 105th Congress. It is a long-standing 
tradition in the U.S. Senate to award these members with the golden 
gavel.
  Since the 1960's, the golden gavel has served to mark a Senator's 
100th presiding hour and continues to represent our appreciation for 
the time that these dedicated members contribute to presiding over the 
U.S. Senate--a very important duty.
  With respect to presiding, Senator Sessions and his conscientious 
staff have worked to assist with presiding difficulties when scheduling 
difficulties arose.
  It is with sincere appreciation that I announce to the Senate the 
latest recipient of the Golden Gavel Award--Senator Jeff Sessions.

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