[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 9]
[Senate]
[Page 13053]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                           SIGNING AUTHORITY

  Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that during the adjournment or 
recess of the Senate Thursday, August 1, through Monday, September 9, 
Senators Cardin and Levin be authorized to sign duly enrolled bills or 
joint resolutions.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.


                      Expressions of Appreciation

  Mr. REID. Madam President, there are two things I wish to mention 
before we close.
  First, the Presiding Officer has worked for years on an energy 
efficiency bill. We are finally going to be able to get to that. This 
is the first Energy bill we have had in, I think, 5 years.
  It is a bipartisan piece of legislation, but the impetus behind this 
legislation is this Presiding Officer. I commend her, applaud her, and 
recognize how fortunate the people of New Hampshire are to have her as 
a Senator.
  I also wish to mention the pages. This is their last day here. They 
have done a wonderful job. They do so much for us. There isn't a day 
goes by that they don't do something for me. I am sure the Senate feels 
the same way. I hope it has been a good experience for them.
  I have had three grandchildren who have been pages, and it a great 
experience for them. I am confident the others feel the same way.

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