[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 134 (Thursday, December 7, 2006)]
[Senate]
[Pages S11543-S11544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
RETIREMENT OF LINDA E. SEBOLD
Mr. DeWINE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate
now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 626, 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. 626) relating to the retirement of
Linda E. Sebold.
There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the
resolution.
Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, after 33 years of service to the U.S.
Senate, Linda Sebold has decided to retire. Linda began her Senate
career with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate back in August of
1973, and until this day Linda remains totally dedicated to the Senate.
After 5 years as an assistant in the Disbursing Office, Linda became
the Committee Scheduling Coordinator for the Daily Digest. In time,
through dedication and hard work, Linda was named the Assistant Editor
of the Digest, and in the spring of 1999, Linda was appointed Editor of
the Digest.
Throughout Linda's years of service, the combination of her
experience and work ethic allowed her to produce a top flight Daily
Digest. The Digest is one those valuable Senate resources thoroughly
examined the first thing each morning by many Senate and House
staffers. Some people with Linda's years of experience might have
become complacent, but throughout her service, Linda remained vigilant,
working closely with Senate committee staff, the Government Printing
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Office, the Senate Sergeant at Arms technical development staff, the
Secretary's information technology staff, and her counterparts in the
House of Representatives in search of possible improvements for the
Digest.
Over the years, Linda's achievements were not limited to the Daily
Digest. Linda's recommendations led to numerous improvements being
implemented to the Senate-wide Legislative Information System. Linda
has contributed significantly to the Senate's continuity of operations
planning. Linda has been a true leader among the Secretary's
legislative staff. Linda has been the ultimate teacher and mentor for
all those fortunate enough to have worked with her. During her time
with the Senate, one of Linda's most important roles has been the time
she has taken to counsel and encourage young people, especially ``young
moms,'' with respect to the personal demands associated with working
Senate hours.
As our Senate family says goodbye to Linda and thanks her for always
having the best interest of the Senate at heart over the past 33 years,
it is also fitting that we acknowledge her greatest accomplishment, her
beautiful family. It is our wish that Linda, her loving husband Jerry,
her son Brian and daughter Karen, enjoy a future filled with health,
happiness, and many treasured memories. We thank Linda's family for
their many sacrifices during Linda's career and sincerely thank them
for sharing Linda with the Senate.
Thank you, Linda.
Mr. REID. Mr. President, the end of the 109th Congress marks the end
of a very distinguished career of Linda Sebold, Editor of the Senate
Daily Digest.
After 33 years of Senate service, Linda has decided that she will
retire and spend time with her family. Linda began her Senate career
with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate in August 1973, and
remained a totally dedicated Senate employee.
Through her hard work and dedication, Linda advanced through the
ranks and was named Assistant Editor of the Digest, and in the spring
of 1999, Linda was appointed Editor of the Digest.
Over the course of Linda's Senate career, she had made numerous
contributions which have been instrumental in the development of the
Senate-wide Legislative Information System, LIS. Additionally, she had
worked diligently in the area of the Senate's continuity of operations
planning. Linda has been a true leader in the Senate's legislative
staff operations.
It is our hope and wish that Linda, along with her husband Jerry and
her children, Brian and Karen, will enjoy many days and family fun, and
we wish her well as she embarks on her adventure of retirement.
Good luck, Linda, and thank you very much for your service to the
Senate and the Nation.
Mr. DeWINE. 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.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
The resolution (S. Res. 626) was agreed to.
The preamble was agreed to.
The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:
S. Res. 626
Whereas Linda E. Sebold has faithfully served the United
States Senate for more than 33 years;
Whereas Linda began her service to the Senate as an
assistant in the Disbursing Office in 1973;
Whereas Linda became the Committee Scheduling Coordinator
for the Daily Digest in 1978 and was promoted to Editor of
the Daily Digest in 1999;
Whereas Linda has been a leader in implementing
technological advances in the preparation of the Daily
Digest;
Whereas Linda has made a significant contribution to
continuity of government planning;
Whereas, during her 33\1/2\ year tenure, she has at all
times discharged the difficult duties and responsibilities of
her office with extraordinary efficiency, aplomb, and
devotion;
Whereas Linda's service to the Senate has been marked by
her personal commitment to the highest standards of
excellence; and
Whereas Linda is retiring after more than 33 years service
to the United States Senate: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That Linda E. Sebold be and hereby is commended
for her outstanding service to her country and to the United
States Senate.
SEC. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy
of this resolution to Linda E. Sebold.
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