[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 194 (Tuesday, December 18, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S15901]
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                        HONORING DENIS O'DONOVAN

  Mr. KENNEDY. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
following resolution from the HELP Committee to be printed in the 
Record.
  There being no objection, the material was ordered to be printed in 
the Record, as follows.

       Resolution commending Denis O'Donovan with deepest 
     sincerity for his dedicated and skillful work to improve the 
     health and well-being of the American people.
       Whereas Denis O'Donovan has served with distinction and 
     skill for 10 years as Chief Clerk of the Committee on Health, 
     Education, Labor and Pensions of the Senate;
       Whereas Denis O'Donovan exemplifies the best traditions of 
     selfless public service, having devoted 40 years to improving 
     the lives of all Americans through service to the Senate;
       Whereas Denis O'Donovan has met every Member of the 
     Committee and their staffs with cheerfulness and 
     consideration;
       Whereas the faultless competence of Denis O'Donovan has 
     enabled the Committee to function effectively under Chairmen 
     of both parties;
       Whereas Denis O'Donovan will begin a well-earned retirement 
     next month; and
       Whereas Denis O'Donovan may be gone as of this date, but he 
     will never be forgotten by those who had the fortune to work 
     with him: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Committee on Health, Education, Labor 
     and Pensions of the Senate--
       (1) commends Denis O'Donovan with deepest sincerity for his 
     dedicated and skillful work to improve the health and well-
     being of the American people; and
       (2) wishes Denis O'Donovan all happiness and fulfillment in 
     retirement.

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