[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S1652]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 41--EXPRESSING THE GRATITUDE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SENATE FOR THE SERVICE OF FRANCIS L. BURK, JR., LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF 
                        THE UNITED STATES SENATE

  Mr. THURMOND (for himself, Mr. Lott, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Byrd, Mr. 
Stevens, Mr. Warner, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Gramm, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Bennett, 
Mr. Dodd, Mr. Hagel, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Bryan, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Mack, and 
Mr. Bunning) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 41

       Whereas Francis L. ``Frank'' Burk, Jr., the Legislative 
     Counsel of the United States Senate, became an employee of 
     the Senate on June 8, 1970, and since that date has ably and 
     faithfully upheld the high standards and traditions of the 
     Office of the Legislative Counsel of the United States Senate 
     for more than 28 years;
       Whereas Frank Burk, from January 1, 1991, to December 31, 
     1998, served as the Legislative Counsel of the Senate and 
     demonstrated great dedication, professionalism, and integrity 
     in faithfully discharging the duties and responsibilities of 
     his position;
       Whereas Frank Burk for more than 25 years was the primary 
     drafter in the Senate of virtually all legislation relating 
     to banking, securities, housing, mass transit, and small 
     business, and as Legislative Counsel participated in the 
     drafting of legislation relating to the operations and rules 
     of the Senate;
       Whereas Frank Burk retired on December 31, 1998, after more 
     than 30 years of Government service, including 2 years with 
     the United States Army; and
       Whereas Frank Burk has met the legislative drafting needs 
     of the United States Senate with unfailing professionalism, 
     skill, dedication, and good humor during his entire career: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the United States Senate commends Francis L. 
     Burk, Jr. for his more than 30 years of faithful and 
     exemplary service to the United States Senate and the Nation, 
     including 8 years as the Legislative Counsel of the Senate, 
     and expresses its deep appreciation and gratitude for his 
     long, faithful, and outstanding service.
       Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy 
     of this resolution to Francis L. Burk, Jr.

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