[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 136 (Wednesday, September 14, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5616-S5617]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       REMEMBERING MALCOLM WALLOP

  Mr. ENZI. It is with a great deal of sadness I have to tell you that 
Senator Malcolm Wallop, the 18th Senator for the State of Wyoming, 
passed away this afternoon. He had been ill for some time but had had a 
very active life and made a great deal of difference to this body. We 
were very fortunate to have Malcolm Wallop represent us in the Senate 
for 18 years. For all of his three terms he was a powerful and 
effective presence in the Congress, assuring the people of Wyoming they 
were heard and that their concerns were being addressed. Although there 
are many accomplishments I could mention--and tomorrow I will probably 
mention quite a few more--I want to mention two of them today, as they 
were very significant efforts.
  The first was the establishment of the Republican Steering Committee. 
He and two other Senators considered themselves to be the conservatives 
of the Senate and formed a special caucus that today has grown to 
include almost all the Republicans. It was for a smaller government and 
constitutional principles and spending constraints, and he stuck to 
those principles throughout his entire Senate career.
  His other accomplishment--and I can think of none that would make him 
more proud than the mention that he started the Congressional Awards 
Program. This is a program for young Americans where they can do 
service for their community and receive an award from Congress. 
Congress puts no dollars into this, which would be part of the 
philosophy of Malcolm Wallop. He helped to provide for a number of 
people through the years to be able to come to Washington and receive 
the Gold Award. It is set up so when you do 100 hours of community 
service, you can get a bronze medal. When you do another 100 hours of 
service, you can get a silver medal. When you do 200 or more hours of 
service, you get a gold medal.
  He helped to promote the community spirit and his community service 
has made a huge difference to Wyoming and has spread across the Nation. 
Of course, we are always very proud in Wyoming that more kids from 
Wyoming have gotten the gold medal than from any other State. It partly 
has to with his founding of it and the time and effort he put into it, 
and that succeeding Senators have. Over the years it has served to 
inspire countless young Americans to believe in themselves and their 
ability to change the world beginning in their own backyard and to 
start some good habits. Thanks to his initiative, the young people of 
our Nation will continue to dare to do great service in their 
neighborhoods and communities, and I cannot think of a better way to 
have Senator Malcolm Wallop be remembered.
  I yield the floor.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Bennet). The Senator from Wyoming.
  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I join my colleague from Wyoming because

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today Wyoming and America lost an extraordinary man. Senator Malcolm 
Wallop was a dedicated public servant and great legislator. He leaves a 
proud legacy of a Wyoming Senator who solved problems and initiated 
great solutions. He set a high bar for public service, and all of 
Wyoming is grateful.
  Whether he was serving in the Army, the Wyoming legislature, or in 
the U.S. Senate, Malcolm Wallop always stood for freedom. For decades 
he worked to strengthen America's national security and to protect 
States rights. His common sense and his commitment helped break down 
Washington's barriers to American energy development. Our Nation 
continues to benefit from his leadership.
  There will be much more to say about Malcolm in these coming days and 
in the weeks ahead as we seek to honor his legacy.
  I will miss Malcolm's friendship and his support. My wife Bobbi and I 
send our very heartfelt condolences to his family and to his friends 
throughout this great country. We will continue to keep the entire 
Wallop family in our thoughts and in our prayers.
  I yield the floor and suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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