[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 23 (Tuesday, February 9, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S1401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS
                  SENATE LEGISLATIVE CLERK SCOTT BATES

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 Ms. MIKULSKI. Mr. President, the United States Senate 
experienced a great and sudden loss on Friday night with the untimely 
death of our legislative clerk, Scott Bates. Mr. Bates was, in many 
ways, a symbol of the endurance and integrity of our institution, and 
his passing is a time of sadness for our Senate family.
  For thirty years, Scott Bates was a faithful, dedicated and 
passionate servant of the United States Senate. He devoted his life to 
ensuring that our legislative body operated with efficiency, precision 
and dignity. Neither I nor my colleagues, nor any of our predecessors 
here will ever forget the clear, powerful voice of Scott Bates--calling 
the roll, announcing our votes, or just saying ``hello.''
  Scott Bates was a man of honor and humility. He was a mainstay of our 
sacred institution for three decades. I join my colleagues in mourning 
his passing and celebrating his life. To his wife, Ricki, who is still 
recovering in the hospital, we wish you a speedy recovery--please know 
that you and your three children, Lori, Lisa and Paul, are in our 
thoughts and prayers. You will remain a cherished part of the Senate 
family.

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