[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 38 (Thursday, March 6, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S1334]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                          Tribute to Jim Young

  Mr. JOHANNS. Mr. President, I rise today with a heavy heart that I 
pay tribute to the life and legacy of a friend, Jim Young. Jim passed 
away on February 15 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. 
My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Shirley, his children, and 
his grandchildren during a very difficult time.
  Even as we mourn his passing, though, we celebrate his deep love for 
his family, his tremendous commitment to his community, and his 
impressive example of leadership. Jim's family, friends, coworkers, and 
admirers from across Nebraska and our great Nation are mourning the 
loss of a life defined by great service and great leadership. It is my 
privilege today on the floor of the Senate to honor his legacy.
  Jim knew the importance of hard work and commitment to purpose. That 
is how he climbed the ladder of success to become the president and 
chief executive officer and, later, chairman of the board of Union 
Pacific Corporation.
  Jimmy's integrity was unquestioned. He loved his work. He carried his 
enthusiasm beyond UP as he led the American Association of Railroads 
and other professional organizations.
  Jimmy's leadership spurred impressive reinvestment and growth in the 
railroad, but many would say his true accomplishment was his focus on a 
positive work environment and taking care of his coworkers. His concern 
for their well-being was genuine, and they knew it.
  It would be difficult to categorize Jimmy's greatest contributions 
because beyond his tremendous impact on UP and the rail industry, Jim 
did everything. He loved our great State. He loved his hometown of 
Omaha. He set a shining example of what it means to give back to the 
community.
  The list of boards on which he served and organizations for which he 
volunteered could literally fill a book. From the Greater Omaha Chamber 
of Commerce to the Joslyn Art Museum, from the University of Nebraska 
to the Salvation Army, Jimmy's commitment to serving and to improving 
the lives of others is just simply unmatched.
  He did not take for granted his success, and he dedicated time and 
attention to assisting those who had less--those with fewer resources. 
Evidence of his generosity can be found in all corners of the 
community. It would range from the Jim and Shirley Young Scholarship 
Program at Jimmy's alma mater, the University of Nebraska at Omaha, to 
his involvement in the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben and his service as a 
church elder and a youth sports coach.
  I am so confident I speak for all Nebraskans when I say we have lost 
a great leader and a community partner. I feel as though I have lost a 
friend.
  Jim gave of himself in all he did. From the boardroom to the 
ballfield, his presence is going to be so missed.
  It is my sincere hope that Jimmy's wife Shirley, his children and his 
grandchildren, find comfort knowing that so many lives were made better 
because of his efforts.
  Jim leaves a vibrant legacy of leading by example, inspiring others 
by believing in every single person's potential, and of dedicating both 
time and treasure to opening doors of opportunity for those who just 
needed a champion. It would be difficult to imagine a more meaningful 
life legacy.
  Mr. President, I thank the Chair. I yield the floor, and I note the 
absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BARRASSO. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order 
for the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  All time has expired.
  The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination 
of Rose Eilene Gottemoeller, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary of 
State for Arms Control and International Security?
  Mr. BARRASSO. I ask for the yeas and nays.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a sufficient second?
  There appears to be a sufficient second.
  The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk called the roll.
  The result was announced--yeas 58, nays 42, as follows:

                       [Rollcall Vote No. 58 Ex.]

                                YEAS--58

     Alexander
     Baldwin
     Begich
     Bennet
     Blumenthal
     Booker
     Boxer
     Brown
     Cantwell
     Cardin
     Carper
     Casey
     Collins
     Coons
     Corker
     Donnelly
     Durbin
     Feinstein
     Flake
     Franken
     Gillibrand
     Hagan
     Harkin
     Heinrich
     Hirono
     Isakson
     Johnson (SD)
     Kaine
     King
     Klobuchar
     Landrieu
     Leahy
     Levin
     Manchin
     Markey
     McCaskill
     Menendez
     Merkley
     Mikulski
     Murkowski
     Murphy
     Murray
     Nelson
     Pryor
     Reed
     Reid
     Rockefeller
     Sanders
     Schatz
     Schumer
     Shaheen
     Stabenow
     Udall (CO)
     Udall (NM)
     Warner
     Warren
     Whitehouse
     Wyden

                                NAYS--42

     Ayotte
     Barrasso
     Blunt
     Boozman
     Burr
     Chambliss
     Coats
     Coburn
     Cochran
     Cornyn
     Crapo
     Cruz
     Enzi
     Fischer
     Graham
     Grassley
     Hatch
     Heitkamp
     Heller
     Hoeven
     Inhofe
     Johanns
     Johnson (WI)
     Kirk
     Lee
     McCain
     McConnell
     Moran
     Paul
     Portman
     Risch
     Roberts
     Rubio
     Scott
     Sessions
     Shelby
     Tester
     Thune
     Toomey
     Vitter
     Walsh
     Wicker
  The nomination was confirmed.

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