[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 164 (Thursday, November 18, 1999)]
[House]
[Page H12730]
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PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 82, MAKING FURTHER CONTINUING 
 APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000 AND H.J. RES. 83, MAKING FURTHER 
             CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2000

  Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, by direction of the Committee on Rules, I call 
up House Resolution 385 and ask for its immediate consideration.
  The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:

                              H. Res. 385

       Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
     shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
     to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 82) 
     making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
     2000, and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be 
     considered as read for amendment. The previous question shall 
     be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final 
     passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of 
     debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
     ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; 
     and (2) one motion to recommit.
       Sec. 2. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be in 
     order without intervention of any point of order to consider 
     in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 83) making 
     further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2000, 
     and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be 
     considered as read for amendment. The previous question shall 
     be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final 
     passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of 
     debate equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
     ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; 
     and (2) one motion to recommit.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman from Florida (Mr. Goss) is 
recognized for 1 hour.
  Mr. GOSS. Mr. Speaker, before we begin on the rule, I am going to 
yield such time as he may consume to the distinguished gentleman from 
South Dakota (Mr. Thune) for a matter of interest to all Members of the 
House.
  (Mr. THUNE asked and was given permission to speak out of order.)


                   Tribute to Reading Clerk Bob Berry

  Mr. THUNE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding me this 
time.
  Mr. Speaker, I wish to rise today to recognize the contributions of 
Bob Berry, a fellow South Dakotan.
  Bob Berry has served the last several months as a Reading Clerk on 
the House Floor. Bob's father is a legend in South Dakota, the former 
Congressman E.Y. Berry, who represented South Dakota from 1951 to 1971. 
After his father's service, Bob served this institution as the 
Republican Reading Clerk. After several years of service, Bob was able 
to retire from the House 11 years ago.
  As a result of the temporary departure of another Reading Clerk, Bob 
was asked to temporarily return to his old position in the House. The 
institution greatly appreciated Bob's willingness to return and enjoyed 
the last several months of his daily service.
  The end of this session will allow Bob to return to retirement. We 
know he and his lovely wife, Marilyn, are pleased that the need for his 
services has passed and that they can enjoy their freedom to travel and 
visit their children, grandchildren and friends again.
  Bob, on behalf of the House, I want to express our thanks for your 
service. You have truly helped this institution over the last several 
months and your contributions are much appreciated.

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