[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 42 (Tuesday, April 12, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S3478]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         TRIBUTE TO DOUG FERTIG

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I rise today to pay tribute to a dedicated 
member of the Senate family, Doug Fertig, Human Resources Director of 
the Senate Sergeant at Arms office, who passed away on April 2, 2005, 
at the age of 54.
  Doug Fertig came to the Sergeant at Arms in 1996 facing a formidable 
challenge to standardize processes, establish pay bands and job 
classifications and a leave accountability system to comply with the 
Congressional Accountability Act. Doug Fertig's dedication, knowledge 
and compassion to the Senate Sergeant at Arms organization turned the 
Human Resources Department into the professional organization it is 
today.
  Doug Fertig was born in Columbus, OH, received his B.A. from Oberlin 
College in 1972, and held Masters Degrees from Stanford University and 
Ohio State University. Doug Fertig was a dedicated family man who was 
very proud of his wife Susan, daughter Emily, and son Andrew. He was 
passionate about education and any sport involving Ohio State 
University.
  During his tenure with the Senate Sergeant at Arms, Doug Fertig was 
faced with many challenges, including anthrax in October 2001 and ricin 
in February 2004.
  Because of Doug's experience and calm demeanor, the challenges of 
relocating the Human Resources operation and continuing to serve the 
Senate community were met with calm leadership and competent direction 
and stability.
  Today we honor Doug for his dedication to the Senate, his love for 
his family, his compassion for the staff in the Human Resources 
department and the Senate Sergeant at Arms organization. His passing 
leaves the Senate community with a profound sense of loss. I hope it is 
of comfort to his family that so many people share their loss at this 
sad time.

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