[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 2]
[Senate]
[Pages 2374-2375]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      COMMENDING DANIEL W. PELHAM

  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 43, which was 
introduced earlier today by Majority Leader Frist.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 43) to commend Daniel W. Pelham.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, only four of the Senate's current members 
were serving on March 25, 1968, when Daniel Pelham first came to work 
on the Senate side of Capitol Hill. Mr. Pelham--or Danny, as he is 
known throughout the Senate community--has seen 237 senators come and 
go during his time here.
  Now, after nearly 35 years on the job, Danny has decided that it is 
time for him to move on to other activities.
  A native of Wilmington, NC, Danny Pelham quickly demonstrated his 
talents as an effective, loyal, and hardworking employee. In 1975, he 
moved from the staff of the Senate Restaurant to the Office of the 
Secretary of the Senate. A series of well-deserved promotions followed 
until he reached his current position as Senior Office Services 
Administrator.
  One of his colleagues recently explained that ``by virtue of his 
longevity and institutional knowledge, Pelham is indispensable to the 
staff who rely on him for all manner of tasks.'' Another person will 
move into Danny's job, but no one will fully replace him.
  In his off-hours, Danny officiates at high school and recreational 
league basketball games. Several years ago, he received the Cardinal 
Basketball Association Commissioner's Award for excellence in 
officiating. In the years ahead, he plans to do more officiating and a 
fair amount of traveling.
  We know, for certain, that Danny Pelham will settle into another 
highly rewarding activity--that of spending enjoyable hours with his 
grandson Corey. We wish Danny and his wife Phyllis many happy years 
ahead.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, on Monday, I had the chance to visit with 
Danny Pelham. He came to my office,

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and we reflected on his nearly 35 years of service to the Senate.
  As he walked out, I heard a member of my staff say: ``There goes the 
wisest man I know.'' I couldn't agree more.
  Danny arrived in the Senate on March 25, 1968. In his time here, he 
has seen the making of Senate history, and American history, and he has 
seen 237 Senators come and go.
  Through it all, Daniel Pehlam conducted himself with utter fairness, 
thoroughness, and discretion. It makes sense that--in his off hours--he 
is a basketball official.
  For 35 years, he has walked the halls of power, but he never let it 
distort his perspective, or his sense of what is truly important. If 
you have ever seen him with his grandson Corey, or heard him talk about 
his wife Phyllis, you begin to understand that.
  Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: ``we put our love where we have put our 
labor.'' For 35 years, Danny labored for--and loved--the Senate. It is 
fitting that we adopt this resolution expressing our appreciation--and 
love--for Danny Pelham.
  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution 
and the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid upon 
the table, and any statements regarding the resolution be printed in 
the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 43) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                               S. Res. 43

       Whereas Daniel W. Palham became an employee of the Senate 
     of the United States on March 25, 1968, and since that date 
     has ably and faithfully upheld the high standards and 
     traditions of the staff of the Senate of the United States 
     for a period that included nineteen Congresses;
       Whereas Daniel W. Pelham, through his diligence and 
     loyalty, has risen to the position of Senior Offices Services 
     Administrator within the Office of the Secretary of the 
     Senate;
       Whereas Daniel W. Pelham has faithfully discharged the 
     difficult duties and responsibilities of his position as 
     Senior Offices Services Administrator with great efficiency, 
     devotion, and dedication;
       Whereas he has earned the respect, affection, and esteem of 
     the United States Senate; and
       Whereas Daniel W. Pelham will retire from the Senate of the 
     United States on February 4, 2003, after nearly thirty-five 
     years of employment:
       Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate of the United States commends 
     Daniel W. Pelham for his exemplary service to the Senate and 
     the Nation, and wishes to express its deep appreciation and 
     gratitude for his long, faithful, and outstanding service.
       Sec. 2. That the Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a 
     copy of this resolution to Daniel W. Pelham.

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