[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 20183]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           GOLDEN GAVEL AWARD

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today I have the pleasure to announce that 
Senator Gordon Smith is the latest recipient of the Senate's Golden 
Gavel Award, marking his 100th hour of presiding over the Senate.
  The Golden Gavel Award has long served as a symbol of appreciation 
for the time that Senators contribute to presiding over the Senate--a 
privileged and important duty. Since the 1960s, Senators who preside 
for 100 hours have been recognized with this coveted award.
  On behalf of the Senate, I extend our sincere appreciation to Senator 
Smith for presiding during the 108th Congress.

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