[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11153]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                              GOLDEN GAVEL

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, today I have the pleasure of announcing 
that the Senator from South Carolina, Mr. DeMint, is the latest 
recipient of the Senate's Golden Gavel Award, having completed 100 
hours of presiding over the Senate at 2:15 this afternoon.
  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. Most 
Members recognize that sitting in that chair is the best way to learn 
Senate procedure, and Senator DeMint has done so with excellence, 
especially on those late nights when we were in dire need of help for 
the Chair.
  On behalf of the Senate, I extend our sincere appreciation to Senator 
DeMint for presiding during the 109th Congress.

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