[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 13, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S6144]
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HONORING RUSSELL B. LONG, FORMER UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF 
                               LOUISIANA

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 142, which was 
submitted earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 142) relative to the death of Russell 
     B. Long, former United States Senator for the State of 
     Louisiana.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. DOMENICI. Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to former U.S. 
Senator Russell Long, who is being laid to rest today in his home State 
of Louisiana.
  The U.S. Senate has a long history that is highlighted by public 
service careers of a few highly talented legislative geniuses. I 
consider Russell Long to be one of those Senators. I had the privilege 
of serving with Senator Long during my first terms in this Chamber. He 
was undoubtedly as formidable a Senator as any who have served here.
  For those freshmen Senators who paid attention, Russell Long provided 
us with example after example of how to serve as an effective public 
servant. His place in history is secure because he was so dynamic and 
productive.
  As a freshman Senator, I quickly learned to consider him one of the 
kindest and most considerate Senators. We were not of the same party or 
ideology on many issues. But on more than one occasion, he went out of 
his way to help me when I truly needed his help on the floor. He will 
never be forgotten, not only for his leadership skills as a Senator, 
but also for his kindness and generosity.
  I extend my condolences to his wife Carolyn and the rest of the 
Russell Long family. He was a wonderful man.
  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution 
be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider 
be laid upon the table and that any statements relating to this matter 
be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 142) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 142

       Whereas Russell B. Long served in the United States Navy 
     from 1942 to 1945;
       Whereas Russell B. Long succeeded both his parents as 
     members of the United States Senate;
       Whereas Russell B. Long served the people of Louisiana with 
     distinction for 38 years in the United States Senate;
       Whereas Russell B. Long served as Chairman of the Committee 
     on Finance of the United States Senate from 1965 to 1981; and
       Whereas Russell B. Long was a tireless and effective 
     champion for the poor, the disabled, and the elderly: Now, 
     therefore be it
       Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow 
     and deep regret the announcement of the death of the 
     Honorable Russell B. Long, former member of the United States 
     Senate.
       Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate communicate 
     these resolutions to the House of Representatives and 
     transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the 
     deceased.
       Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand 
     adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the 
     Honorable Russell B. Long.

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