[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 10 (Thursday, January 21, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S865]
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                     THOMAS G. PELLIKAAN RETIREMENT

 Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, today the Senate loses another member 
of it's family to retirement. Tom Pellikaan began his Senate Career on 
June 1, 1963. After over 35 years of service, today he will end his 
lengthy and productive career by retiring to his country home in 
Culpeper, VA.
  Tom began working in the Senate as the Senate press liaison. In 1977 
he began work in the Office of Daily Digest, where he has served as 
editor since 1989. I would note that there are only four original 
Senators serving in this body since Tom began working in the U.S. 
Senate. I know I speak for all Senators in thanking Tom for his loyal 
service to this institution and we wish him all the best as he tends to 
his horses at Brookhill Farm. I close by saying although Tom may be 
departing our Senate family today, we know he will always be a part of 
this institution and we look forward to his visits.

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