[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 121 (Wednesday, July 29, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Page S6129]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE RETIREMENT OF EDWARD ``SANDY'' DAVIS

  Mr. ENZI. Mr. President, along with my colleague, the ranking member 
of the Budget Committee, Senator Sanders, we wish to honor and 
recognize Edward ``Sandy'' Davis on his retirement after 36 years of 
distinguished service to the Congress, including 20 years with the 
Congressional Budget Office and 16 years with the Congressional 
Research Service. Sandy is held in high esteem by both Republicans and 
Democrats for his insight, extensive knowledge of the legislative 
process, and unfailing graciousness in dealing with Members and staff 
over those many years.
  Sandy started his career at CRS in 1979 and quickly became an expert 
in Federal budget procedures and practices. He prepared over 150 
reports and memoranda on the budget process and on budget process 
reform proposals, analyzed and edited draft legislation, and prepared 
committee and conference report language on major budget process 
legislation in 1985, 1987, and 1990. A few of his key achievements 
involve the development of two reports that are still being published 
today: ``Points of Order under the Congressional Budget Act'' and a 
``Manual on the Federal Budget Process.'' Sandy also coached CRS's 
softball team--another key achievement of his time there.
  In 1995, Sandy joined the Congressional Budget Office, quickly 
employing his expertise in budget laws and in the history of the 
congressional budget process. He first worked in the Special Studies 
Division, where he authored an excellent report on the Line Item Veto 
Act. He then worked in the Projections Unit, where he helped prepare 
CBO's budget projections and continued his work on budget process 
issues; for example, he wrote a section in CBO's January 2003 Budget 
and Economic Outlook entitled ``The Expiration of Budget Enforcement 
Procedures: Issues and Options,'' which has often been cited in 
discussions on that topic.
  Because of his extensive knowledge of the budget and his strong 
interpersonal skills, in 2003 Sandy was appointed CBO's first associate 
director for legislative affairs, to serve as the agency's key liaison 
with the Congress. In that capacity, he worked closely with many staff 
members of the House and Senate--fielding and clarifying questions, 
alerting them about a forthcoming CBO publication, keeping them 
apprised about CBO's progress in responding to a particular request, 
responding to concerns about a CBO analysis, and identifying potential 
CBO products that would aid the legislative process.
  Sandy's professional accomplishments set him apart, but his personal 
ethic--his good cheer and thoughtful consideration of his colleagues at 
CBO and on congressional staffs--truly defines him. Whether giving 
someone a ``heads-up'' about a hot-button issue, helping Members or 
congressional staff track down a cost estimate, or just answering 
questions about the budget or CBO's analyses, Sandy has always been 
gracious, straightforward, and generous with his time and efforts.
  In short, over the past 36 years, Sandy exemplified the dedication 
and high-quality work that is so critical to the Senate's 
deliberations. I know my colleagues join me in extending our thanks and 
appreciation to Sandy for his service to our Nation and our very best 
wishes for a happy and productive retirement.
  I would like to now turn to my colleague, Senator Sanders, for his 
remarks.
  Mr. SANDERS. I thank Chairman Enzi and join him in commending Mr. 
Davis for his many years of dedicated and outstanding service to CBO, 
the Congress, and the American people. We wish him all the best.
  We hope our colleagues will join us in thanking Mr. Davis--and really 
all of the hard-working employees at the Congressional Budget Office--
for his and their service.

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