[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 140 (Monday, November 17, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Page S6005]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF HOWARD O. GREENE, JR.

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, this afternoon I wish to say a word 
about Howard Greene, whose passing we mourn today.
  Howard was a leading figure here in the Senate for many years. I know 
Members of both parties remember his time here with fondness, even 
though he retired from the Senate nearly two decades ago. And I think 
that says a lot about Howard.
  He began his service here modestly enough as a doorkeeper right 
outside this Chamber. The year was 1968. Howard was 26, a student at 
the University of Maryland. He originally intended to become a history 
teacher, but over time his ambitions changed, from wanting to teach 
about history to wanting to help shape it--and what a lucky break for 
the Senate.
  His considerable talents were soon put to work in the Republican 
cloakroom. It was a big promotion, even if Howard had to first explain 
to his mother that working in the cloakroom didn't mean he would be 
hanging up people's coats.
  Howard quickly gained the confidence of Senators as he rose rapidly 
through the ranks. His deep institutional knowledge, strong work ethic, 
honesty, and sense of humor were appreciated by those who worked with 
him, and his talents were essential for the many who relied upon him.
  After the Reagan landslide of 1980, Howard put his institutional 
knowledge to work as secretary of the new Republican majority. After so 
many years out of power, it was a challenging task, but he was up to 
it.
  All told, Howard would serve the institution he loved for more than 
28 years, working under Republican leaders such as Howard Baker and Bob 
Dole, until stepping down from his final position of Sergeant at Arms 
in 1996.
  Senators from both parties had a lot of nice things to say about him 
back then. The late Senator from Alaska, Ted Stevens, said it could 
seem like Howard had a crystal ball when it came to counting votes and 
predicting outcomes, and he praised him for his ``careful analysis, 
knowledge of the issues, understanding of the Members, and . . . hard 
work'' that often made his forecasts correct.
  Senator David Pryor from Arkansas, a Democrat, noted that Howard 
``respected and served and answered to not only the Senators on . . . 
[the Republican] side of the aisle,'' but to the Members on his side as 
well.
  It is clear that this man from Lewes, DE, had uncommon talent and 
ability. We are grateful he chose to share it with us for so many 
years. We honor him for it today, and we send our sincerest condolences 
to his family in this difficult time.
  Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the 
consideration of S. Res. 579, submitted earlier today; further, that 
the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motions 
to reconsider be laid upon the table with no intervening action or 
debate.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 579) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  (The resolution, with its preamble, is printed in today's Record 
under ``Submitted Resolutions.'')
  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I suggest the absence of a quorum.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will call the roll.
  The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.
  Mr. BURR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for 
the quorum call be rescinded.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

                          ____________________