[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 87 (Thursday, May 22, 2025)]
[Senate]
[Page S3101]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO RUTH CARNEGIE

  Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. President, now, on a more happy note, when Ruth 
Carnegie took a job with the Senate Doorkeepers 5 years ago, she 
quickly impressed everyone with her calm, competence, and her ability 
to handle chaos, which, of course, made perfect sense. She had spent 
the previous 3 years working for me.
  Next week, after 3 years in ``Schumerland,'' 12 years in the Senate, 
and 22 years on Capitol Hill, Ruth will move on to her next chapter. 
Now, it might surprise you that someone whose dream is to race down the 
autobahn found a home here in the Senate, an institution not known for 
its pace.
  But, in truth, Ruth was built for both. When things moved fast, Ruth 
could keep up. When things slowed her down, Ruth could be steady. She 
is soft-spoken yet strong. She has a combination of humility, wisdom, 
and strength.
  One of the things I admire most about Ruth is that she always lifts 
up everyone around her, being a mentor to many people who have and will 
go on to do great things.
  Ruth, thank you, thank you, thank you. You have left an indelible 
mark on the Senate, and you have earned a very happy retirement.
  I yield the floor.

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