[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 174 (Tuesday, November 25, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S16031]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 277--TENDERING THE SINCERE THANKS OF THE SENATE TO 
THE STAFFS OF THE OFFICES OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL OF THE SENATE AND 
 THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR THEIR DEDICATION AND SERVICE TO THE 
                          LEGISLATIVE PROCESS

  Mr. FRIST (for himself, Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Breaux, Mr. 
Baucus, and Mr. Nickles) submitted the following resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 277

       Whereas the Offices of the Legislative Counsel of the 
     Senate and the House of Representatives have demonstrated 
     great expertise, dedication, professionalism, and integrity 
     in faithfully discharging the duties and responsibilities of 
     their positions;
       Whereas legislative drafting is a lengthy, arduous, and 
     demanding process requiring a keen intellect, thorough 
     knowledge, stern constitution, and remarkable patience;
       Whereas the staff of the Senate and House Offices of the 
     Legislative Counsel, in particular, Ruth Ann Ernst, John 
     Goetcheus, Peter Goodloe, Edward G. Grossman, Pierre Poisson, 
     and James G. Scott, have performed above and beyond the call 
     of duty in drafting the Medicare Prescription Drug, 
     Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003; and
       Whereas the Senate and House Offices of the Legislative 
     Counsel have met the legislative drafting needs of the Senate 
     and the House of Representatives with unfailing 
     professionalism, exceptional skill, undying dedication, and, 
     above all, patience and good humor as the Medicare 
     Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003 
     passed through the legislative process: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the sincere thanks of the Senate are hereby 
     tendered to the staff of both the Office of the Legislative 
     Counsel of the Senate and the Office of the Legislative 
     Counsel of the House of Representatives for their outstanding 
     work and dedication to the United States Congress and the 
     people of the United States of America.

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