[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 166 (Tuesday, December 20, 2005)]
[Senate]
[Page S14187]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 341--COMMENDING DR. DOUGLAS HOLTZ-EAKIN FOR HIS 
DEDICATED, FAITHFUL, AND OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO HIS COUNTRY AND TO THE 
                                 SENATE

  Mr. GREGG (for himself, Mr. Frist, Mr. Conrad) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 341

       Whereas Dr. Douglas Holtz-Eakin has served as the sixth 
     Director of the Congressional Budget Office since February 4, 
     2003 and will end his service on December 29, 2005;
       Whereas during his tenure as Director, he has continued to 
     encourage the highest standards of analytical excellence 
     within the staff of the Congressional Budget Office while 
     maintaining the independent and nonpartisan character of the 
     organization;
       Whereas during his tenure as Director, he has expanded and 
     improved the accessibility of the Congressional Budget 
     Office's work products to the Congress and the public;
       Whereas he has expanded and enhanced the agency's 
     macroeconomic analyses of the range of negative and positive 
     feedbacks on the economy and budget from fiscal policy 
     changes; and
       Whereas he has earned the respect and esteem of the United 
     States Senate: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate of the United States commends Dr. 
     Douglas Holtz-Eakin for his dedicated, faithful, and 
     outstanding service to his country and to the Senate.

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