[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 688-689]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

                                 ______
                                 

                     RECOGNIZING MR. JIM NICHOLSON

 Mr. CAMPBELL. Mr. President, I would like to take this 
opportunity to congratulate and recognize a fellow Coloradan, Mr. Jim 
Nicholson, the former chairman of the Republican National Committee. My 
friend and colleague has provided the State of Colorado, the Nation and 
the Republican Party outstanding service where he has devoted countless 
hours and tireless efforts with the Republican National Committee. I am 
here today to say a heartfelt ``Thank You Jim,'' on behalf of all 
Coloradans.
  He rose through the ranks of the Republican National Committee over 
the years. Based on his record of ability and accomplishments, he was 
elected Chairman where he served with honor and distinction.
  Jim Nicholson has definitely demonstrated his commitment to ideals

[[Page 689]]

and an organization that has changed so dramatically over the years. 
His dedication and experience in business and politics will be sorely 
missed, but I know he will not be far away.
  Also, Jim's quiet demeanor belies his gung-ho nature. As a ranger in 
Vietnam, he proved his dedication to a cause. And, Jim brought that 
same gung-ho quality to Washington where his efforts in the Republican 
National Committee gave us all a stronger voice and better means of 
resolving the hardships that all Americans face everyday. I would also 
like to mention his major role in helping win a trifecta in the last 
election, where Republicans won the White House, a majority in the 
House and retention of the Senate for the first time in many years.
  When I first heard that Jim's tenure was coming to an end I was 
pleased for him and his wonderful family, but I also realized that the 
Republican Party, the State of Colorado and the entire Nation will be 
losing a devoted advocate.
  I remember conversations with individuals telling me about his 
commitment and his passion for duty and honor. Well, I think Jim 
epitomizes duty and honor. Through boom and bust he has always been on 
the right side and I admire his steadfast devotion.
  Jim and I have shared numerous experiences in our different roles. We 
have attended dinners and speeches together, and we have fought side by 
side in Colorado and in Washington. I know that he will still be 
involved in our lives, and I hope that our paths soon cross again. He 
has been a great professional associate and a greater friend. I wish 
Jim only the best in his next career move.

                          ____________________