[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 38 (Wednesday, March 21, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S2657]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   THE BIRTH OF WILLIAM BLUE HOLLIER

  Mr. CRAPO. Mr. President, I rise today to announce the birth of a 
fine young man, William Blue Hollier. William was born on Monday, March 
5th, making him a couple of weeks old today. He is the first child of 
Will and Alyssa Hollier. Will serves as my Administrative Assistant and 
has been an invaluable part of my staff for over 8 years. I'm happy to 
report that mother, father, and baby are doing well, although Will and 
Alyssa are probably getting used to fewer hours of sleep.
  Young William is the grandson of Charles and Judy Hollier of 
Lafayette, LA; Judy Myers of New Orleans; and Bob and Cheri Knorr of 
Sawyer, ND. His great-grandparents, Henry and Mary Myers of Opelousas, 
LA; Art Odegard of Minot, ND; and Walt Knorr of Devil's Lake, ND, also 
join me in welcoming this baby.
  It is always a joyous event to bring a new family member into the 
world. William has been much-anticipated and has held a place in the 
hearts of his parents and family for many months now as they have 
awaited his arrival. As the father of five myself, I know that Will and 
Alyssa are in for a most remarkable, frustrating, rewarding, and 
exciting experience of their lives. William Blue will make certain of 
that. Our best wishes go out to the Hollier family on this most 
auspicious occasion.

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