[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 146 (2000), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Pages 12509-12511]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                           EXECUTIVE SESSION

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                           EXECUTIVE CALENDAR

  Mr. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, turning to the Executive Calendar, I 
ask unanimous consent that the Senate immediately proceed to executive 
session to consider the following nominations on the Executive 
Calendar:
  Executive Calendar Nos. 544, 545, 546, 551, 552, 553, 554, 555, 556, 
564, the nominations on the Secretary's desk in the Coast Guard and, 
finally, all the military nominations reported by the Armed Services 
Committee during today's session.
  I further ask unanimous consent that the nominations be confirmed, 
the motions to reconsider be laid upon the table, any statements 
relating to the nominations be printed in the Record, the President be 
immediately notified of the Senate's action, and the Senate then return 
to legislative session.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The nominations considered and confirmed en bloc are as follows:


                             the judiciary

       Anna Blackburne-Rigsby, of the District of Columbia, to be 
     an Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of 
     Columbia for the term of fifteen years.
       Thomas J. Motley, of the District of Columbia, to be an 
     Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of 
     Columbia for the term of fifteen years.
       John McAdam Mott, of the District of Columbia, to be an 
     Associate Judge of the Superior Court of the District of 
     Columbia for the term of fifteen years.


                      department of transportation

       J. Randolph Babbitt, of Virginia, to be a Member of the 
     Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council for a term of 
     three years. (New Position)
       Robert W. Baker, of Texas, to be a Member of the Federal 
     Aviation Management Advisory Council for a term of three 
     years. (New Position)
       Geoffrey T. Crowley, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the 
     Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council for a term of 
     two years. (New Position)
       Robert A. Davis, of Washington, to be a Member of the 
     Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council for a term of 
     two years. (New Position)
       Kendall W. Wilson, of the District of Columbia, to be a 
     Member of the Federal Aviation Management Advisory Council 
     for a term of one year. (New Position)
       Edward M. Bolen, of Maryland, to be a Member of the Federal 
     Aviation Management Advisory Council for a term of two years. 
     (New Position)


                       department of agriculture

       Christopher A. McLean, of Nebraska, to be Administrator, 
     Rural Utilities Service, Department of Agriculture, vice 
     Wally B. Beyer.


                               air force

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 624:

                          To be major general

     Brig. Gen. Craig P. Rasmussen, 0000
       The following Air National Guard of the United States 
     officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Air Force to 
     the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

                        To be brigadier general

     Col. Bruce S. Asay, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Lt. Gen. Robert H. Foglesong, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. William T. Hobbins, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Air Force to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Tome H. Walters, Jr., 0000


                                  army

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Peter M. Cuviello, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Timothy J. Maude, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Paul T. Mikolashek, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade

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     indicated while assigned to a position of importance and 
     responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Robert W. Noonan, Jr., 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Zanini, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                             To be general

     Lt. Gen. Tommy R. Franks, 0864

       The following Army National Guard of the United States 
     officer for appointment in the Reserve of the Army to the 
     grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., section 12203:

                          To be major general

     Brig. Gen. Wayne D. Marty, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Maj. Gen. Dan K. McNeill, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                             To be general

     Lt. Gen. William F. Kernan, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Army to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                        To be lieutenant general

     Lt. Gen. Donald L. Kerrick, 0000


                              marine corps

       The following named officer for appointment as Assistant 
     Commandant of the Marine Corps and appointment to the grade 
     indicated while assigned to a position of importance and 
     responsibility under title 10, U.S.C., sections 601 and 5044:

                             To be general

     Lt. Gen. Michael J. Williams, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Marine Corps to the grade indicated while assigned to 
     a position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                             To be general

     Lt. Gen. Carlton W. Fulford, Jr., 0000


                                  navy

       The following named officers for appointment in the United 
     States Naval Reserve to the grade indicated under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 12203:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Peter L. Andrus, 0000
     Capt. Steven B. Kantrowitz, 0000
     Capt. James M. McGarrah, 0000
     Capt. Elizabeth M. Morris, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. James W. Metzger, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601;

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Michael G. Mullen, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. John J. Grossenbacher, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Vice Adm. Gregory G. Johnson, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated in accordance with Article 
     II, Section 2, Clause 2, of the Constitution:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Eleanor C. Mariano, 0000

       The following named officers for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated under title 10, U.S.C., 
     section 624:

                    To be rear admiral (lower half)

     Capt. Nancy E. Brown, 0000
     Capt. Donald K. Bullard, 0000
     Capt. Albert M. Calland III, 0000
     Capt. Robert T. Conway, Jr., 0000
     Capt. John P. Cryer III, 0000
     Capt. Thomas Q. Donaldson V, 0000
     Capt. John J. Donnelly, 0000
     Capt. Steven L. Enewold, 0000
     Capt. Jay C. Gaudio, 0000
     Capt. Charles S. Hamilton II, 0000
     Capt. John C. Harvey, Jr., 0000
     Capt. Timothy L. Heely, 0000
     Capt. Carlton B. Jewett, 0000
     Capt. Rosanne M. Levitre, 0000
     Capt. Samuel J. Locklear III, 0000
     Capt. Richard J. Mauldin, 0000
     Capt. Alexander A. Miller, 0000
     Capt. Mark R. Milliken, 0000
     Capt. Christopher M. Moe, 0000
     Capt. Matthew G. Moffit, 0000
     Capt. Michael P. Nowakowski, 0000
     Capt. Stephen R. Pietropaoli, 0000
     Capt. Paul J. Ryan, 0000
     Capt. Michael A. Sharp, 0000
     Capt. Vinson E. Smith, 0000
     Capt. Harold D. Starling II, 0000
     Capt. James Stavridis, 0000
     Capt. Paul E. Sullivan, 0000
     Capt. Michael C. Tracy, 0000
     Capt. Miles B. Wachendorf, 0000
     Capt. John J. Waickwicz, 0000
     Capt. Anthony L. Winns, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Joseph W. Dyer, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. John B. Nathman, 0000

       The following named officer for appointment in the United 
     States Navy to the grade indicated while assigned to a 
     position of importance and responsibility under title 10, 
     U.S.C., section 601:

                           To be vice admiral

     Rear Adm. Paul G. Gaffney II, 0000

               Nominations Placed on the Secretary's Desk


                               air force

       Air Force nominations beginning Catherine T. Bacon, and 
     ending Karin G. Murphy, which nominations were received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 
     6, 2000.
       Air Force nominations beginning Ronald A. Gregory, and 
     ending Melody A. Warren, which nominations were received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 
     15, 2000.


                                  army

       Army nominations beginning Philip W. Hill, and ending 
     Joseph F. Hannon, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 11, 
     2000.
       Army nominations beginning Ronald J. Buchholz, and ending 
     *Jean M. Davis, which nominations were received by the Senate 
     and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 11, 2000.
       Army nominations beginning Jack R. Christensen, and ending 
     Daniel J. Travers, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 11, 
     2000.
       Army nominations beginning Brent M. Boyles, and ending 
     Frank J. Toderico, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 6, 
     2000.
       Army nominations beginning *Robin M. Adamsmccallum, and 
     ending Esmeraldo Zarzabal, Jr., which nominations were 
     received by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional 
     Record of June 6, 2000.
       Army nominations beginning Richard A. Gaydo, and ending 
     John E. Zydron, which nominations were received by the Senate 
     and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 14, 2000.
       Army nomination Thomas A. Holditz, , which was received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 
     14, 2000.
       Army nominations beginning Karen A. Dixon, and ending Jesse 
     J. Rose, which nominations were received by the Senate and 
     appeared in the Congressional Record of June 14, 2000.


                              coast guard

       Coast Guard nominations beginning Jeffrey D. Kotson, and 
     ending Kimberly Orr, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 25, 
     2000.


                              marine corps

       Marine Corps nominations beginning Dennis J. Allston, and 
     ending David L. Stokes, which nominations were received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 
     11, 2000.
       Marine Corps nominations beginning Arthur J. Athens, and 
     ending Marc A. Workman, which nominations were received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 
     6, 2000.
       Marine Corps nominations beginning Tray J. Ardese, and 
     ending Barian A. Woodward, which nominations were received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 
     6, 2000.

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       Marine Corps nomination of John M. Dunn, which was received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     June 14, 2000.


                                  navy

       Navy nomination of James R. Lake, which was received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of April 11, 
     2000.
       Navy nomination of Robert E. Davis, which was received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 
     11, 2000.
       Navy nominations beginning Lawrence J. Chick, and ending 
     James R. Wimmer, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 11, 
     2000.
       Navy nomination of Ray A. Stapf, which was received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of May 17, 
     2000.
       Navy nomination of Jeffrey M. Armstrong, which was received 
     by the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of 
     June 14, 2000.
       Navy nomination of Billy J. Price, which was received by 
     the Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 
     14, 2000.
       Navy nominations beginning Aurora S. Abalos, and ending 
     Jerry L. Zumbro, which nominations were received by the 
     Senate and appeared in the Congressional Record of June 14, 
     2000.

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