[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 147 (2001), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 10866]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



SENATE RESOLUTION 111--COMMENDING ROBERT ``BOB'' DOVE ON HIS SERVICE TO 
                               THE SENATE

  Mr. LOTT (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 111

       Whereas Robert Britton Dove began his service to the United 
     States Senate in 1966 as Second Assistant Parliamentarian;
       Whereas ``Bob Dove'' continued his service to the United 
     States Senate for 35 years culminating in his appointment as 
     the Parliamentarian of the United States Senate;
       Whereas throughout his tenure in the Senate Bob Dove 
     faithfully discharged the difficult duties and 
     responsibilities of Parliamentarian of the United States 
     Senate with great dedication, integrity and professionalism;
       Whereas Bob Dove always performed his duties with unfailing 
     good humor;
       Whereas throughout his service as Parliamentarian Bob Dove 
     advised the President of the Senate, as well as all Senators 
     and staff on all questions of procedure in the Senate;
       Whereas Senators and staff on both sides of the aisle have 
     been appreciative of the Institutional and Historical 
     knowledge that Bob brought to the office of the 
     Parliamentarian;
       Whereas Bob has published a number of documents regarding 
     Senate process that have been used as educational resources 
     by many Senators and staff;
       Whereas Bob has given parliamentary advice and guidance to 
     numerous countries around the globe on behalf of the Senate 
     including but not limited to the newly formed Russian 
     Federation;
       Whereas Bob Dove has been honored by the United States 
     Senate with the title of Parliamentarian Emeritus; and
       Whereas Robert Britton Dove retired on May 18, 2001, after 
     35 years of service to the United States Senate: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the United States Senate commends Robert B. 
     Dove for his exemplary service to the United States Senate 
     and the Nation, and wishes to express its deep appreciation 
     and gratitude for his long, faithful, and outstanding 
     service.
       Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a copy 
     of this resolution to Robert Britton Dove.

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