[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 12]
[Senate]
[Page 17000]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



               COMMENDING THE SERVICE OF NANCY T. NORTON

  Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I rise today for the Senate to recognize 
the dedication and professional contributions made to the United States 
Senate and the Commonwealth of Virginia by one of my valuable staff 
members, Nancy T. Norton.
  For 2 years Nancy has effectively served as my Legislative Assistant 
for Military and Foreign Affairs. She has worked tirelessly in this 
position to provide sound counsel to me in the formation of military 
and foreign policy.
  More importantly, Nancy brought to this position endless energy and a 
wealth of compassion and caring as she worked on legislation to improve 
the quality of life for the men and women of the armed forces, our 
nation's military retirees and our veterans.
  Nancy's distinguished professional career is one of many 
accomplishments. After having graduated from the United States Naval 
Academy, Nancy began her service to the country as a Naval Officer and 
aviator flying the C-130 aircraft. Among the positions she held during 
her military career, she served as a pilot instructor for the E-6A 
aircraft and flew worldwide logistic support missions for the 
Department of Defense, including those in support of the Joint Chiefs 
of Staff in and around the Pacific Theater. Later, Nancy served as a 
Congressional Liaison Officer and a Department of Defense Legislative 
Detailee in the offices of Senator Susan Collins and former Virginia 
Congressman Norman Sisisky.
  After a time in the private sector, Nancy returned to public service 
as a member of my staff. She has been a tremendous asset to me as she 
brought her integrity and professionalism to every task she undertook. 
All of the members of my staff join me in wishing her every success in 
the next chapter of her career.

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