[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 98 (Tuesday, July 21, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8655-S8656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         HONORING BRUCE ABSHEER

  Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, I rise today to commend Bruce Absheer 
for his lifetime service to the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and 
Firearms (ATF) in St. Louis, Missouri. On July 4, 1998, Mr. Absheer 
retired as ATF Inspector from the St. Louis Office of the Bureau, 
ending 31 years of dedicated service as a federal employee.
  Mr. Absheer began his career with the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, 
Tobacco, and Firearms on May 1, 1967. During his long tenure as an 
Inspector, Bruce conducted on-site alcohol, tobacco, firearms, and 
explosives inspections of these regulated industries. The inspections 
included examinations, analysis, and reports on operations to evaluate 
compliance with the applicable laws and regulations.
  Through his work, Mr. Absheer represented ATF with integrity, 
loyalty, and professionalism. His commitment to excellence earned him 
the ATF Employee of the Year for the Midwest region in 1987, setting 
new standards.
  As our nation looks to individuals to become more active in the 
workforce, I commend Bruce Absheer for his outstanding performance and 
service and thank him for his dedication to America. We wish him the 
very best as he

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moves on to face new challenges, opportunities, and rewards.

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