[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 26 (Friday, February 12, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S1659]
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                     RETIREMENT OF DAVID G. MARCOS

  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, there are two resolutions at the desk 
relating to the retirement of two long-serving Senate employees. I ask 
unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate 
consideration of the resolutions.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The clerk 
will report the first resolution.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 42) relating to the retirement of 
     David G. Marcos.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, as many of our colleges may be aware, Mr. 
David G. Marcos, who has served as the Senate's Executive Clerk for the 
last four years, has recently retired. Under David's supervision, the 
Office of Executive Clerk processed all of the executive business of 
the Senate. This includes the preparation of the Executive Calendar and 
processing hundreds of nominations and treaties to which the Senate 
gives its advice and consent each year. This effort requires a great 
deal of attention to detail. The Senate requires the staff of this 
office to work long and hard into the night after the Senate closes its 
floor proceedings. Dave Marcos was one of the uncomplaining individuals 
who put this Senate first and worked hard to make sure the Senate's 
``advice and consent'' responsibility was accurately documented and 
recorded.
  Before becoming the Executive Clerk of the United States Senate, Dave 
worked as the Assistant Executive Clerk, the Keeper of Stationery and 
in other responsible posts. His career in the Senate spanned 39 years.
  Mr. President, I extend my best wishes to Mr. David G. Marcos in his 
well deserved retirement and wish him many years of health and 
happiness.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I also wish to extend my best wishes to 
Mr. David G. Marcos on the occasion of his retirement.
  Mr. Marcos has had a long career of distinguished service to the 
Senate, under both Republican and Democratic majorities. He worked hard 
to discharge whatever responsibilities were assigned him, whether as 
Executive Clerk, Assistant Executive Clerk, Keeper of Stationery, or in 
other responsible positions. For 39 years, David provided dedicated 
service to the Senate, and I know that I speak for my colleagues on 
both sides of the aisle, when I commend him for his long and dedicated 
service. Undoubtedly, Dave has seen many changes and improvements in 
the administrative operations of the Senate over his long career. He 
can be rightfully proud of the contributions he has made to the 
improvements in the Office of the Executive Clerk and the Senate 
Stationery Room. Again, I offer my best congratulations to Dave. May he 
enjoy many years of health and happiness in his retirement.
  Mr. THOMAS. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolution be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon the 
table, and any statements relating to the resolution be printed in the 
Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 42) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                               S. Res. 42

       Whereas, David G. Marcos became an employee of the United 
     States Senate on August 16, 1960, and since that date has 
     ably and faithfully upheld the highest standards and 
     traditions of the staff of the United States Senate;
       Whereas, David G. Marcos has faithfully served the United 
     States Senate as Executive Clerk during the past 4 years;
       Whereas, prior to that David G. Marcos rendered exemplary 
     service as the Assistant Executive Clerk, Keeper of the 
     Stationery, Assistant Keeper of the Stationery and other 
     positions of responsibility in offices of the United States 
     Senate for 35 years;
       Whereas, during this 39 year period, David G. Marcos has at 
     all times discharged the duties and responsibilities of his 
     office with extraordinary efficiency, aplomb, and devotion; 
     and,
       Whereas, David G. Marcos' service to the United States 
     Senate has been marked by his personal commitment to the 
     highest standards of excellence and highest regard for the 
     institution of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the United States Senate commends David G. 
     Marcos for his honorable service to his country and to the 
     United States Senate, and wishes to express its deep 
     appreciation and gratitude for his long, faithful, and 
     outstanding service.
       Sec. 2. That the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a 
     copy of this resolution to David G. Marcos.

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