[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 51 (Wednesday, April 14, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S3691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     TRIBUTE TO ELIZABETH K. BUNCH

  Mr. STEVENS. Mr. President, tomorrow, April 15, marks the last day of 
Senate service for Elizabeth K. Bunch. I have known Betty since 1987, 
when she worked as a professional staff member for me when I was on the 
Rules Committee and was ranking member. I thank her, on behalf of the 
entire Senate, for her many years of service.
  She was born and grew up in Laramie, WY. After raising a family and 
having a career working as the assistant to the dean of the graduate 
school at the University of Wyoming, Betty came to Washington in 1977.
  In her first year here, Betty was the special assistant to then newly 
elected Senator Malcolm Wallop, a good friend. Although she intended to 
stay in Washington for only 1 year, Betty spent 10 years working as an 
office manager and special assistant for our distinguished former 
colleague.
  In 1987, Betty moved to the Rules Committee where she worked for me 
in so many important committee responsibilities, including overseeing 
information technology initiatives.
  In 1991, Betty joined the staff of the Sergeant at Arms. There she 
was first the ``ombudsman'' for the Senate Computer Center, and then 
the coordinator for the consolidation of Sergeant at Arms offices in 
the Postal Square Building. Betty became the liaison between Postal 
Square and the Superintendent's office. She also formed the SAA Safety 
Office and did the FEMA coordination, the Federal Emergency Management 
Agency coordination, new Senator transition coordination planning, all 
maintenance coordination, and the multitude of necessary supporting 
operations for the Sergeant at Arm's employees. She served for five 
Sergeants at Arms.
  The Senate and all its employees who serve our great institution owe 
Betty Bunch a debt of gratitude. I am very proud to have worked with 
her. I know my colleagues join me in wishing her a wonderful 
retirement.

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