[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 21]
[Senate]
[Pages 31108-31109]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



   SENATE RESOLUTION 240--COMMENDING STEPHEN G. BALE, KEEPER OF THE 
                               STATIONERY

  Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 240

       Whereas the Senate has been advised that its Keeper of the 
     Stationery, Stephen G. Bale, will retire on December 31, 
     1999;
       Whereas Steve Bale became an employee of the Senate of the 
     United States on November 13, 1969, and since that date has 
     ably and faithfully upheld the high standards and traditions 
     of the Senate for a period that included sixteen Congresses;
       Whereas Steve Bale has served with distinction as Keeper of 
     the Stationery, and at all times has discharged the important 
     duties and responsibilities of his office with dedication and 
     excellence, and
       Whereas his exceptional service and his unfailing 
     dedication have earned him our esteem and affection: Now, 
     therefore, be it

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       Resolved, That the United States Senate commends Stephen G. 
     Bale for his exemplary service to the Senate and the Nation; 
     wishes to express its deep appreciation for his long, 
     faithful and outstanding service; and extends its very best 
     wishes upon his retirement.
       Sec. 2. That the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a 
     copy of this resolution to Stephen G. bale.

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