[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 10073]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       VALANOS' 50TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. HOLLINGS. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize the 
couple behind one of the U.S. Senate's longstanding unofficial 
institutions--The Monocle on Capitol Hill. Connie and Helen Valanos 
opened The Monocle back in 1960 and served as impeccable hosts to 
generations of Senators, their staffs, friends and family. Now, their 
son, John, is carrying on that proud tradition. Peatsy and I will not 
be able to attend Connie and Helen's 50th wedding anniversary 
celebration. However, we send them our heartfelt congratulations and 
gratitude for their many years of service to the Senate.

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