[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 175 (Monday, November 17, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S10551]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          TRIBUTE TO SENATORS


                              Larry Craig

  Mr. INOUYE. Madam President, I rise to recognize the service of a 
great public servant and an outstanding leader.
  Senator Craig has served his home State of Idaho for 17 years in the 
U.S. Senate. He has been a fervent leader to the people of Idaho with 
unwavering devotion.
  Senator Craig has sought to establish Federal policies that respond 
to the needs and interests of Idahoans by constructing strong, 
sustainable rural communities, seeking access to adequate, affordable 
health care and developing natural resource and energy policies that 
protect the environment and keep consistency with economic growth.
  Senator Craig's leadership in promoting economic development and 
strengthening American agriculture has led to the improvement of both 
agricultural studies and programs. His resilient leadership has helped 
to foster numerous programs in Idaho that will benefit agricultural 
entrepreneurship and help to strengthen the partnership between State 
and Federal groups. Senator Craig has truly served the people of Idaho 
with distinction.
  Madam President, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this magnificent Senator.


                             Pete Domenici

  Madam President, I rise to recognize the service of a great public 
servant and an outstanding leader.
  Senator Domenici has been a tremendous and dedicated servant to his 
home State of New Mexico. His distinguished career spans 36 years, 
making him the first New Mexican to serve six full 6-year terms and the 
longest serving Senator of his State.
  Senator Domenici has been a devoted champion of the State of New 
Mexico. His relentless commitment to the people of New Mexico is 
evident to all who know him. As a respected leader in the Senate, he 
has pushed to strengthen energy security, curb nuclear proliferation, 
promote fiscal responsibility in the Federal budget, and has 
demonstrated profound leadership skills in his desire to continuously 
improve New Mexico's economy.
  Among his many accomplishments and priorities, Senator Domenici has 
placed the importance of our future generation at the forefront. He 
recognizes the necessity of cultivating the young minds of today to 
ensure a bright future. Over a decade ago, Senator Domenici introduced 
the Character Counts Program into New Mexico's school curriculum. Under 
the guidance of this program, schoolchildren learn the value of 
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and 
citizenship as they build their character. Such traits are reflected in 
Senator Domenici. His legacy of public service has truly left its mark 
on Congress and will forever remain in the hearts of New Mexicans.
  Madam President, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this magnificent Senator and friend.


                              Chuck Hagel

  Madam President, I rise to recognize the service of a great public 
servant and an outstanding leader.
  Senator Hagel has been a committed and avid servant to his home State 
of Nebraska. He has served in Congress for two consecutive 6-year terms 
with ardent fervor for the welfare of Nebraskans and all Americans.
  Senator Hagel has always placed the well-being of Nebraska and our 
Nation ahead of partisanship and personal feelings. He has been an 
earnest supporter of bipartisanship, recognizing the productivity that 
can accompany joint labor. His devotion to the people of his State and 
this Nation is apparent to any who know him. He has distinguished 
himself as a soldier and public servant of the people, demonstrating an 
exemplary character of which Nebraskans can be proud.
  Madam President, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this magnificent Senator.


                              Wayne Allard

  Madam President, I rise to recognize the service of a great public 
servant and an outstanding leader.
  Senator Allard has been a tremendous and dedicated servant to his 
home State of Colorado. His distinguished career spans 17 years in the 
U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives.
  Senator Allard has been a devoted champion of the State of Colorado. 
His tireless commitment to the people of Colorado is evident to all who 
know him. He has been an ardent supporter of increased national 
attention to the importance of savings plans and investments and small 
business concerns.
  Madam President, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this magnificent Senator.


                              John Warner

  Madam President, I rise to recognize the service of a great public 
servant and an outstanding leader.
  Senator Warner has been a tremendous and dedicated servant to his 
home State of Virginia and our Nation. His distinguished career spans 
30 years in the U.S. Senate, making him the second longest serving U.S. 
Senator from Virginia.
  Senator Warner has always placed the well-being of Virginia and the 
United States ahead of partisanship and personal feelings. He has been 
an ardent supporter for the men and women of the Armed Forces. As a 
respected leader, he pushed to modernize the structure and operations 
of the military to ensure its effectiveness in the 21st century.
  Madam President, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying tribute to 
this magnificent Senator.


                              john sununu

  Mr. CONRAD. Madam President, I rise today to honor my colleague, 
Senator John Sununu, who will be leaving the Senate at the end of this 
term. Senator Sununu has represented the great State of New Hampshire 
for 12 years in Congress, serving six of those years in the Senate. 
Senator Sununu and I both served on the Finance Committee. Although we 
did not always agree, I found John to be willing to work in a 
bipartisan manner to confront the major challenges that our great 
Nation faces.
  Raised in Salem, NH, John Sununu became interested in public service 
early in life when his mother served as chair of the local school 
board. John attended public school in Salem and later earned advanced 
degrees from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Harvard 
Graduate School of Business.
  John Sununu was elected to represent New Hampshire's First Electoral 
District in the House of Representatives in 1996. In the House, John 
served on the Budget and Appropriations Committees. He quickly rose in 
rank on the Budget Committee, becoming its vice chairman. In 2002, he 
was elected to represent the Granite State in this Chamber, becoming 
its youngest Member.
  John and I worked together on numerous occasions. We both served on 
the Finance Committee This summer, John joined the so-called ``Gang of 
Ten'' as it expanded from 10 to 20 members. Together, we sought 
pragmatic, bipartisan solutions to our Nation's energy crisis. Senator 
Sununu also joined me in standing up for our Nation's senior citizens 
and opposing cuts to Medicare-financed nursing home care.
  John will be remembered for his commitment to individual liberties 
and limited Government. In the uncertainties of today's world, Senator 
Sununu has been a voice for preserving civil liberties in the light of 
increased law enforcement needs.
  I thank Senator Sununu for his years of public service and wish him 
and his family the best in the future.

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