[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 145 (Tuesday, October 13, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12451]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  STAFF TRIBUTE TO SENATOR JOHN GLENN

  Mr. DeWINE. Mr. President, as my colleagues well know, my 
distinguished colleague from Ohio, John Glenn, is busily preparing for 
his extraordinary and inspirational return to space. As our best wishes 
are with him and his wife Annie as they begin the next chapter in their 
wonderful lives, I would like to take a moment to read a fine tribute 
to Senator Glenn by those who also dedicated their lives to public 
service--as members of John Glenn's staff. I am honored to read the 
following letter addressed to him:

                                                  October 9, 1998.
     The Hon. John Glenn,
     U.S. Senator, Washington, DC.
       Dear Senator: As your four terms in the United States 
     Senate come to a close and as you prepare to return to space 
     for the first time since your historic 1962 orbital flight, 
     those who have had the honor and the privilege to serve as 
     members of your Senate staff would like to express our 
     gratitude to you.
       Although there have been many staff changes over the years, 
     you have allowed us to pursue extraordinary careers in 
     government and experience opportunities that few can ever 
     know. Some of us have been on your staff since 1975 and many 
     more have served well beyond the average tenure. Beyond our 
     professional careers, you and Annie have made us feel 
     welcome. You generously shared your time with us as our 
     families and children have grown. Your commitment to family 
     is evident in your 55 years of marriage to Annie and that 
     example must have contributed to the eight office marriages 
     in which both spouses first met as staff members.
       We have always been proud to assist a public servant who is 
     held in such high regard. We witnessed that admiration and 
     respect firsthand as we accompanied you in your travels 
     throughout the country and around the world and when we see 
     the many people who come to your offices to conduct business.
       Your patriotic service in war and peace, in space and in 
     the Senate is an inspiration to us. While you remind us that 
     there may be no cure for the common  birthday, you have 
     proven time and again that with determination and hard 
     work dreams do come true.
       Thank you for helping our dreams come true, too. Godspeed 
     John Glenn.
         Mary Jane Veno, 1975; Christine S. McCreary, 1975; 
           Patricia J. Buckheit, 1975; Ernestine J. Hunter, 1975; 
           Barbara Perry, 1975; Diane Lifsey, 1975; Kathy 
           Connolly, 1975; Linda K. Dillon, 1977; Dale Butland, 
           1980; Peggy McCauley, 1980.
         Ron Grimes, 1984; Kathleen Long, 1984; Don Mitchell, 
           1984; Michael Slater, 1985; Rosemary Matthews, 1985; 
           Peter McAlister, 1987; Jack Sparks, 1989; Micole C. 
           Dauray, 1989; Shannon L. Watson, 1989; Tonya McKirgan, 
           1990.
         Suzanne McKenna, 1990; Sebastian O'Kelly, 1990; Vicki 
           Butland, 1991; Nathan Coffman, 1992; Holly Koerber, 
           1993; Mike Entinghe, 1993; Vickie Eckard, 1993; Bryce 
           Level, 1993; J.P. Stevens, 1994.
         Kevin Cooper, 1995; Alberta Easter, 1995; Holly Kinnamon, 
           1996; Jan Papez, 1995; Ayris Price, 1996; David McCain, 
           1997; Yolanda Brock, 1997; Jill Jacobs, 1997; Dan 
           Emerine, 1997.
         Marc Saint Louis, 1997; Coleen Mason, 1997; Rochelle 
           Sturtevant, 1997; Elizabeth Stein, 1997; John Hoctor, 
           1997; Rob Mosher, 1997; Mary Goldberg, 1998; Maggie 
           Diaz, 1998; Christopher Davis, 1998.

  Mr. President, all of us share the sentiments expressed in this 
heart-warming tribute. It is a reminder of how fortunate we are to have 
the opportunity to work with dedicated staff who share our pride in 
representing our fellow citizens in the United States Senate.

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