[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 22371]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                             THANKING STAFF

  Mr. DODD. Mr. President, I rise today to say thank you to the 
wonderful staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Earlier this 
week I had the privilege of chairing my final hearing in that 
committee, and I want to take a moment to extend my thanks and 
gratitude to those who have made this committee run so smoothly and 
professionally over the years.
  Bertie Bowman's tenure here dates back to Senator Fulbright, and his 
extraordinary career, as the longest serving African American on 
Capitol Hill, speaks volumes about his character and commitment. It has 
been a true pleasure seeing Bertie at every hearing and it is largely 
thanks to his efforts, that our hearings run so smoothly.
  Meg Murphy, the committee's protocol and foreign travel coordinator, 
has done a truly wonderful job ensuring that our travel, business 
meetings, and committee coffees always went off without a hitch. Her 
phenomenal attention to detail and thoroughness, in addition to her 
dedication and good humor has made her an invaluable asset to the 
committee.
  I would also like to recognize Samantha Hamilton, Susan Oursler, as 
well as Gail Coppage for their hard work and dedication.
  Last, I would like to thank Frank Lowenstein, staff director of the 
committee, whom I have gotten to know over the years, including during 
a trip we took together to the Middle East. I had the privilege of 
knowing Frank's father, Al Lowenstein, and I can say without a doubt 
how proud he would be of his son Frank.

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