[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 121 (Friday, September 5, 2003)]
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AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL FOR THE UNVEILING OF 
  THE PORTRAIT BUST OF VICE PRESIDENT DAN QUAYLE ON SEPTEMBER 10, 2003

  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the 
Speaker's table the Senate concurrent resolution (S. Con. Res. 63) 
authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the unveiling of 
the portrait bust of Vice President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003, 
and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.
  The Clerk read the title of the Senate concurrent resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Ohio?
  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to 
object, and I will not object, I yield to the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. 
Ney) for the purposes of explaining the resolution.
  Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, I want to thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania 
(Mr. Brady), one of our distinguished members of the Committee on House 
Administration for yielding to me.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of Senate Concurrent Resolution 
63 which authorizes the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for the 
unveiling of the portrait bust of former Vice President Dan Quayle on 
September 10, 2003.
  The mainstay of the Senate's fine arts collection is the Vice 
Presidential bust collection. In 1886, the Joint Committee on the 
Library began commissioning busts to be sculpted of the Vice Presidents 
to occupy the niches that surround the Senate Chamber. Once these 
spaces were filled, new additions were placed throughout the Senate 
wing of the Capitol.
  The collection acknowledges the patriotic service performed by each 
individual who has served as Vice President and pays tribute to the 
Vice President's role as President of Senate. It also provides a unique 
survey of American sculpture for the 19th century to the present day.
  The Senate currently maintains over 80 sculptures by some of 
America's preeminent artists, commemorating many of the great figures 
of our national history.
  Born on February 4, 1947 in Indianapolis, Indiana, Dan Quayle was 
named after James Danforth, a longtime Quayle family friend killed in 
World War II. Mr. Quayle's career as a dedicated public servant began 
in 1971 when he became an investigator of the Consumer Protection 
Division of the Indiana Attorney General's Office. Later that year, he 
became an assistant to then-Governor Edgar Whitcomb.
  Dan Quayle was elected to the U.S. Congress from Indiana's Fourth 
Congressional District in 1976. Then in 1980, at age 33, Mr. Quayle 
became the youngest person ever elected to the U.S. Senate from the 
State of Indiana. During his tenure in the Senate, Mr. Quayle became 
widely known for his expertise and legislative accomplishments in the 
areas of defense, arms control, labor, and human resources.
  As a Senator he served on the Committee on Armed Services, the 
Committee on the Budget, and the Committee on Labor and Human 
Resources, and became widely respected by colleagues on both sides of 
the aisle for his legislative skill and intelligence.
  In 1982, Mr. Quayle authorized the Job Training Partnership Act, 
JTPA, one of the most significant pieces of social legislation passed 
during the Reagan Presidency.
  In August 1988, at the Republican National Convention in New Orleans, 
George Bush called upon Mr. Quayle to serve as his Vice Presidential 
running mate in the general election, which George Bush went on to win.
  Dan Quayle was sworn in as the 44th Vice President of the United 
States on January 20 of 1989 and served with distinction in that 
capacity over the following 4 years.
  Former Vice President Quayle is widely regarded as one of the most 
active Vice Presidents in our Nation's history. He made official visits 
to 47 countries, was chairman of both the President's Council on 
Competitiveness and the National Space Council, and served as President 
Bush's point man on Capitol Hill.
  Mr. Quayle's tenure as Vice President is notable for his principle, 
leadership, integrity and patriotism. Therefore, I am honored to bring 
this resolution to the House floor. I would like to thank Senator Trent 
Lott, who is my counterpart as the chairman of the Senate Rules 
Committee, for introducing and passing this measure in the Senate. I 
would like to thank the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Brady) for 
being here today on this bill.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge full support of this resolution.
  Mr. SOUDER, Mr. Speaker, I am honored to rise today in strong support 
of S. Con. Res. 63, due acknowledgement of my fellow Hoosier, 
predecessor in the House, and friend--Vice President Dan Quayle.
  Dan was a precocious politician. In 1976, he was elected to Congress 
at the age of 29 and served in the House of Representatives for two 
terms. Since 1994, I have had the distinct privilege to represent this 
same constituency. Having defeated three-term Senator Birch Bayh, Dan 
became the youngest Hoosier ever to serve in the Senate. Appropriately, 
his election to the upper chamber coincided with President Ronald 
Reagan's conservative revolution of 1980.
  While he may at times have been the unfair subject of liberal 
derision, Americans always knew that Dan would stand firm against the 
radicalism of Hollywood's ersatz politicians. Dan is committed to 
family values, and anyone familiar with our 44th vice president knows 
that his family has always been paramount--irrespective of the 
demanding positions that he has held.
  Always remembering his Hoosier roots, Dan never sought out the salons 
of Georgetown, became seduced by the ``image is all'' Siren's song of 
politics, or succumbed to the confines of the Beltway mentality. His 
foundation was his faith in God, his love for his family, and his 
patriotism.
  As one of the most active vice presidents in history, Dan traveled to 
47 countries, served as the President's advocate on Capitol Hill, and 
chaired the National Space Council. At all levels of office, he 
promoted a strong national defense, economic growth and the 
revitalization of America.
  Faithful, loyal and humble, Dan Quayle continues to be a model of 
service to all Americans. I look forward to the unveiling of the 
portrait bust on September 10, 2003, and to celebrating the commitment 
of this great American patriot to our country.
  Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of 
objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Ohio?
  There was no objection.
  The Clerk read the Senate concurrent resolution, as follows:

       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That the Senate Committee on Rules and 
     Administration is authorized to use the rotunda of the 
     Capitol for the unveiling of the portrait bust of Vice 
     President Dan Quayle on September 10, 2003. The Architect of 
     the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall take such 
     action as may be necessary with respect to physical 
     preparations and security for the ceremony.

  The Senate concurrent resolution was concurred in.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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