[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Page 25492]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



           U.S. CAPITOL POLICE OFFICER OLIVER ANDERS RETIRES

 Mr. COCHRAN. Mr. President, the Senate will be diminished 
considerably when one of my favorite U.S. Capitol Police Officers, Andy 
Anders, retires at the end of this month.
  When I first met Andy, the day I was sworn in as a Senator, he was 
one of the so-called Fearless Five. Those were the officers who were 
stationed just outside the entrance to the Senate chamber near the 
elevators. That was his post for 19 years.
  Even though he is called Andy, his real name is Oliver Anders. His 
hometown is Greer, South Carolina, and the first vote he ever cast was 
for Senator Strom Thurmond. As you can see, Andy is a man of very good 
judgment.
  For the last five years Andy has been assigned to the fourth floor of 
the Capitol outside the Senate Security spaces. He is one of the most 
trusted and dependable members of the U.S. Capitol Police force.
  He is also a well informed student of American history. When I 
learned he planned to visit my State during his vacation several years 
ago, I suggested some special sites for him to see in Vicksburg, 
Natchez and Jackson. My Administrative Assistant, at that time, Wiley 
Carter, who was also a great friend and admirer of Andy, went with him 
to the State Capitol and introduced him to the Speaker of the State 
House of Representatives and other officials and also arranged a tour 
of the Governor's Mansion. Of course, Andy enjoyed all of this special 
attention. But, he deserved it.
  We don't do enough in my opinion for those who work hard and 
faithfully every day to make the Senate a safe and secure place to 
work. Since he began his career with the U.S. Capitol Police on 
November 4, 1974, Oliver Anders has been one of those you could always 
count on to be at his post, carrying out his important 
responsibilities, with a smile and kind greeting for all Senators, and 
their constituents.
  We will miss him greatly, but we won't forget him or the excellent 
way he performed his duties. I wish him much happiness and satisfaction 
in the years ahead.

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