[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 13 (Monday, January 25, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S988]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       THE 1999 MISS USA PAGEANT

 Mr. ASHCROFT. Mr. President, it is an honor and privilege to 
rise today to acknowledge and honor the nearly 400 Missouri volunteers 
of my home state who have donated countless hours and resources to the 
1999 Miss USA pageant being held in Branson, Missouri, in February.
  The volunteer corps is made up of many talented people who have 
worked in food services, secretarial and administrative positions, 
provided transportation, medical and emergency services, salon 
services, and entertainment. The ``behind the scenes'' efforts of these 
volunteers have done much to make this pageant a great success.
  The people of Branson and the surrounding area have come together 
with their many diverse talents and abilities to assure the success of 
the 1999 Miss USA Pageant. Millions of people around the world will 
focus their eyes on Branson and Missouri on Friday, February 5, 1999 
when the new Miss USA is crowned.
  The people of Branson have made a significant contribution to the 
pageant, and deserve recognition and gratitude for their efforts. These 
volunteers embody the best of the American spirit. Mr. President, I ask 
that members of the Senate join me in recognizing and honoring the 
great work of these volunteers.

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