[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 151 (Wednesday, October 21, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12867]
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                           SENATOR DAN COATS

  Mrs. BOXER. Mr. President, I take this opportunity, on our last day 
of session, to say farewell to my colleague, Senator Dan Coats of 
Indiana. While we have disagreed on many issues, I note that he was a 
supporter of one of the most important legislative accomplishments of 
the past few years--the Family and Medical Leave Act. He has also long 
been a champion of government support for adoption, and is, as am I, a 
strong advocate for after school, tutoring and mentoring programs. 
Recently, he helped move through the Congress the reauthorizing bill 
for ``Head Start'', one of our most effective programs for 
disadvantaged children.
  Dan Coats is a long time member of the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of 
America, and was recently elected president of the organization. I know 
that he is looking forward to devoting more time to his Big Brother 
responsibilities, and I wish him all the best.

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