[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 30 (Thursday, March 8, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S2069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO RENE JOSEY

 Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, it is an honor for me to 
recognize Rene Josey, who recently stepped down as U.S. Attorney for 
the District of South Carolina after five years. Mr. Josey brought 10 
years of experience practicing law to the job and built a reputation 
for being more than just an administrator. He took an active role 
during his tenure as district attorney, prosecuting 13 criminal cases 
and earning the genuine respect of his staff and fellow attorneys. 
Although he raised his profile at the office, he remained an unassuming 
public servant and focused his energy on the tasks at hand.
  His accomplishments are numerous, not the least of which include the 
group of experienced litigators he brought on board who have 
strengthened our state's legal system. Rene Josey has returned to 
private practice with Turner, Padgett, Graham & Laney, a Columbia, 
South Carolina law firm with offices in his hometown of Florence and in 
Charleston. It has been a pleasure for both me and my staff to work 
with a talented individual like Rene and we wish him all the best as he 
continues his successful career.

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