[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 185 (Wednesday, November 8, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Pages S5422-S5423]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DALE MONTGOMERY

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, it is my honor to recognize an 
outstanding Senate Stationery Room employee, Dale Montgomery, who is 
retiring today after more than 50 years of service to the U.S. Senate.
  For Dale, working in the Senate was more than just a calling; it is 
in his blood. Dale's father worked in the Senate Library for 35 years, 
and his grandfather worked with the Architect of the Capitol dating 
back to 1914. So, when the opportunity arose to follow in his family's 
footsteps, Dale couldn't refuse. Without ever even filling out an 
application, Dale accepted a job where he would spend the next half-
century of his life.
  Dale's first day in the Stationery Room was in 1973, in a different 
world and a very different Senate. He rose through the ranks, starting 
in the warehouse doing deliveries before moving to the Stationery Store 
as a clerk and then as a sales associate. No matter the title he held, 
Dale approached each task with a great level of care and attention to 
detail. His contributions to the day-to-day operations of the Senate 
are truly immeasurable.
  Dale quickly became one of the Senate community's most beloved 
members. His affable nature and affinity for music attracted friends 
and strangers alike, people from all around the country. Dale was a 
sought-after DJ and

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was known to make an appearance at Senator Ford's Kentucky Derby 
parties. It didn't matter where, when, or how you met Dale, he was sure 
to leave a lasting impression.
  The mark of a good employee is a steadfast commitment to the work. 
The mark of a good friend is a steadfast presence for each other. To 
everyone he encountered over the last 50 years, Dale was both--and so 
much more.
  On behalf of the entire Senate community, we thank Dale for his years 
of dedicated service, and we wish him and his family the best in 
retirement.

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