[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 55 (Monday, April 19, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S2419]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      REMEMBERING JIM WHITTINGHILL

  Mr. ROBERTS. Madam President, each of us privileged to serve in this 
Chamber knows that the Senate and each of our offices could not operate 
successfully without the assistance of talented and dedicated staff. 
One former Senator who certainly knew this was my fellow Kansan, Bob 
Dole. During his nearly 35 years in the House and Senate--and most 
especially during his decade as Senate Republican Leader--Bob was ably 
assisted by some of Capitol Hill's best and brightest.
  One of those individuals was Jim Whittinghill, who many of my 
colleagues will remember from his years as Bob's deputy chief of staff. 
Jim passed away on Thursday. I have been in contact with Senator Dole 
since learning of Jim's passing, and he asked me to enter the following 
statement in the Congressional Record:

       Jim Whittinghill--or ``Whit'' as his friends called him--
     and he had many--worked with me during my time as Senate 
     Republican leader from 1986 until 1994 in a series of 
     positions, including Deputy Chief of Staff. Whit was a top 
     flight staffer who provided me with counsel on a wide variety 
     of issues, including 2nd amendment rights and energy. He was 
     a proud Republican, but he was respected on both sides of the 
     aisle. Democrat Senators and staffers knew that Whit's word 
     was his bond, and he was very influential and helpful in 
     reaching bi-partisan agreements. After his years on Capitol 
     Hill, Whit went on to have a very successful career in the 
     private sector. He will be greatly missed by all those who 
     worked with him.

  On a personal note, let me add that I was in the House of 
Representatives when Whit was working for Bob, and I agree with all 
that Bob said about him. I know I join with many others in this Chamber 
who knew Whit in extending our condolences to his family and friends.

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