[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 66 (Tuesday, May 6, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S5753]
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 COMMENDING JOHN W. KLUGE FOR HIS DEDICATION TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS

  Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, on behalf of the leader, I ask unanimous 
consent that the Senate proceed to immediate consideration of S. Res. 
132, which was submitted earlier today by Senator Stevens.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 132) commending John W. Kluge for his 
     dedication and commitment to the Library of Congress.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. DOMENICI. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed 
to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon 
the table, and any statements relating to this matter be printed in the 
Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 132) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 132

       Whereas John W. Kluge is the greatest individual benefactor 
     in the history of the Library of Congress (the ``Library'') 
     and is known in the international corporate community as one 
     of the Library's staunchest supporters;
       Whereas John W. Kluge, by the example of his wise counsel 
     and leadership as the founding chairman of the James Madison 
     Council, the Library's private sector philanthropic 
     organization, has inspired many others to join in support of 
     Library programs and initiatives;
       Whereas John W. Kluge has faithfully served on the 
     Library's Trust Fund Board since 1993;
       Whereas John W. Kluge's visionary support for Library 
     programs which reach across America and around the world has 
     transformed the Library into an unparalleled electronic 
     educational resource;
       Whereas John W. Kluge has established in the Library an 
     endowed scholarly program of chairs and fellows in areas of 
     study not covered by the Nobel prizes;
       Whereas John W. Kluge has enabled the American people, 
     through the Library, to recognize lifetime scholarly 
     achievement in the intellectual arts with a $1,000,000 prize 
     award which will be given for the first time in November 
     2003;
       Whereas the Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, 
     considers John W. Kluge ``one of the Library's greatest 
     friends'';
       Whereas all Americans have greatly benefited from the 
     generosity of John W. Kluge; and
       Whereas John W. Kluge has inspired Americans by his example 
     of support for programs which educate and equip individuals 
     to be responsible and productive citizens: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commends John W. Kluge for his dedication and 
     commitment to the Library of Congress;
       (2) expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation for 
     his example of philanthropy and public service to the 
     American people; and
       (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy 
     of this resolution to John W. Kluge.

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