[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 56 (Tuesday, May 7, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Pages S3947-S3948]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       SUZANNE PEARSON RETIREMENT

  Mr. THURMOND. Madam President, I am proud to have co-sponsor with 
Senator Byrd a resolution which the Senate adopted on April 30 
commending Ms. Suzanne Pearson, who retired from the Senate on December 
31, 2001. While serving as President pro tempore of the Senate, I had 
the pleasure of overseeing the work of the Office of the Legislative 
Counsel and, in particular, of working with Suzanne in her position as 
Office Manager.

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  I wish to join with Senator Byrd, and with all Senators, in 
expressing our deepest gratitude to Suzanne Pearson for her long years 
of service to the U.S. Senate. She has been part of the Office of the 
Legislative Counsel for almost 32 years, including the last 10 years as 
Office Manager; during that time she has provided valuable assistance 
to me and to my staff.
  I and my staff appreciated the great dedication and professionalism 
she displayed in her work for the Senate. I know that her departure 
will leave a void that is difficult to fill. In adopting this 
resolution, the Senate recognizes her years of commitment to the 
Senate.
  Madam President, I wish Suzanne Pearson well in her retirement.

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