[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 163 (Wednesday, November 17, 1999)]
[Senate]
[Page S14693]
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                        FIRST YEAR IN THE SENATE

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, as the first session of the 106th 
Congress comes to an end, I cannot help but think of what an 
interesting and exciting first year it has been for me in the United 
States Senate. The experience has been a wonderful one, to say the 
least. As my colleagues all well know from their first days in the 
Senate, setting up a Senate office is a daunting task, and setting one 
up right does not happen by accident. Many have helped make my 
transition from the House to the Senate a smooth one, and I would like 
to take a moment to stop and thank, in particular, the dedicated and 
loyal employees of the Architect of the Capitol, the Secretary of the 
Senate, and the Senate Sergeant at Arms who played an integral role in 
making sure that my staff and I could serve the citizens of New York as 
effectively as possible.
  From the Architect of the Capitol's office, a special thanks goes to 
the following: Sherry Britton, Michael Cain, Edolphus Carpenter, Tim 
Chambers, Jerry Coates, David Cox, Darvin Davis, Andre DeVore, Reggie 
Donahue, Ed Fogle, Bob Garnett, Steve Howell, Donna Hupp, Lamont 
Jamison, JoAnn Martin, Dwight McBride, Alpha McGee, Richard Muriel, 
Randy Naylor, James Outlaw, Albert Price, Lindwood Simmons, Sally 
Tassler, Doug Whittington, Jr., Clarence Williams, Caroll Woods, and 
Greg Young.
  Kim Brinkman, Timothy O'Keefe, John Trimble, and Timothy Wineman from 
the Office of Secretary of the Senate deserve special recognition.
  And, from the Senate Sergeant at Arms office, I would like to point 
out: Roosevelt Allen, Sterret Carter, Robert Croson, Val Fisher, Denise 
Gresham, Kenneth Lloyd, Michael Lussier, Stacy Norris, Theresa Peel, 
Dan Templeton, Jeanne Tessieri, and James Wentz.
  The professionalism that each of these individuals displayed should 
be a source of great pride to their bosses, and if I wore a hat, I 
would tip it to them. But, for now, I hope they will accept my thanks 
and praise for a job well done.

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