April 27, 1995 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S5803

Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I suggest the

absence of a quorum.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The

clerk will call the roll.

The assistant legislative clerk proceeded to call the roll.

Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the

quorum call be rescinded.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

Mr. KYL. Mr. President, pending one

other matter of business, I am going to

ask for some unanimous-consent agreements that have been cleared with the

minority and represent the minority’s

position as well as the majority leader’s position.

TO PREVENT AND PUNISH ACTS

OF TERRORISM

fMr. KYL. Mr. President, I understand

that Senate bill, S. 735, introduced earlier today by Senators DOLE and HATCH

is at the desk.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. That is

correct.

Mr. KYL. I ask for its first reading.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The

clerk will read the bill for the first

time.

The assistant legislative clerk read

as follows:

A bill (S. 735) to prevent and punish acts of

terrorism, and for other purposes.

Mr. KYL. I now ask for its second

reading, and the minority leader objects.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Objection is heard, and the bill will lay over

and will receive its second reading on

the next legislative day.

EULOGIES FOR THE LATE SENATOR JOHN STENNIS OF MISfSISSIPPI

Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that all Senators have

until the close of business on May 10,

1995, to submit eulogies for our former

colleague, the Senator from Mississippi, Mr. Stennis, and that at that

time eulogies be printed as a Senate

document.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

RETIREMENT OF THE SENATE ENROLLING CLERK, BRIAN HALLEN

fMr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed

to the immediate consideration of Senate Resolution 112 submitted earlier

today by Senators DOLE, and DASCHLE

concerning the retirement of Brian

Hallen, the Senate enrolling clerk.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

The clerk will report the resolution

by title.

The assistant legislative clerk read

as follows:

A resolution (S. Res. 112) commending the

Senate Enrolling Clerk upon his retirement.

The Senate proceeded to consider the

resolution.

Mr. DOLE. Mr. President, Brian

BRIAN HALLEN RETIREMENT

fHallen, the Senate Enrolling Clerk,

will retire from the Senate effective

May 26, 1995, after almost 30 years of

Government service. Brian’s Government career started in January 1966 as

a linotype operator at the Government

Printing Office. He later became a

proofreader and in 1975 was detailed to

the Office of the Senate Enrolling

Clerk. In December 1981, he became the

Senate’s first Assistant Enrolling

Clerk, a position he held until March

1986 when he was promoted to his current position as the Senate Enrolling

Clerk.

Brian has dedicated his Senate service to improving the operation of the

Enrolling Clerk’s office and has gladly

and efficiently assisted in an ongoing

effort to reduce congressional printing

costs. During his tenure many innovative and cost-saving changes have been

implemented. Among his accomplishments was the computerization of the

very detailed engrossing and enrolling

process. This enabled his office to have

complete control over the accuracy and

efficiency of the work and a substantial reduction in the cost and amount

of time necessary to produce the printed legislation.

Brian is retiring with the satisfaction of knowing that he has done his

best. His decisions were made with the

best interests of the Senate in mind,

and because of that mindset the institution itself is a better place.

I know all Senators will join me in

thanking Brian for his long, dedicated,

and distinguished service, and extending our best wishes for a long and

healthy retirement.

Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, today

marks the end of the Senate career of

Brian Hallen, the Senate Enrolling

Clerk.

Brian began his career of Government service in January 1966 as a linotype operator at the Government

Printing Office. Over the years, he assumed other positions in the Government and eventually in 1981, became

the Senate’s first Assistant Enrolling

Clerk.

Brian served admirably as Assistant

Enrolling Clerk and was promoted to

the position of Enrolling Clerk in 1986.

As the Assistant Enrolling Clerk and

as Enrolling Clerk, Brian has had the

Arduous task of ensuring the accuracy

of every provision—sections and titles—of the bills enacted by this body.

During the appropriations season, I

understand that on many occasions,

prior to the innovations of computerization, Brian could be found in his

office burning the midnight oil working diligently on appropriations bills—

checking and double checking—making

sure every ‘‘t’’ was crossed and every

‘‘i’’ dotted—to ensure that the product

that was delivered to the House or to

the White House was an actual reflection of the Senate’s work.

I applaud him for the fine service he

has given to this body and to his country. The Senate is a better place because of people such as Brian Hallen.

As Brian retires after almost 30 years

of Government service, I wish him the

very best and say ‘‘Thank you’’ for

your many years of service and for

your dedication to this institution.

I am sure all of my colleagues join

with me in saying ‘‘have a long and

happy retirement,’’ and ‘‘Good luck.’’

Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be

considered and agreed to, that the preamble be agreed to, and that the motion to reconsider be laid upon the

table, and that any statements relating

to the resolution appear at the appropriate place in the record.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered.

So, the resolution (S. Res. 112) was

considered and agreed to.

The preamble was agreed to.

The resolution, with its preamble, is

as follows:

S. RES. 112

Whereas Brian Hallen will retire from the

United States Senate after almost 30 years of

Government service;

Whereas he served the United States Senate for over 20 years; the last 9 years as the

Enrolling Clerk;

Whereas his dedication to the United

States Senate resulted in the computerization of the engrossing and enrolling process;

Whereas he has performed the duties of his

office with remarkable diligence, perseverance, efficiency and intelligence;

Whereas he has faithfully performed his

duties serving all Members of the Senate and

House of Representatives with great professional integrity; and

Whereas Brian Hallen has earned the respect, affection and esteem of the United

States Senate: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the United States Senate

commends Brian Hallen for his long, faithful

and exemplary service to his country and to

the Senate.

SEC. 2. The Secretary shall transmit a copy

of this resolution to Brian Hallen.

COLORADO RIVER BASIN SALINITY

CONTROL AMENDMENTS ACT

fMr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed

to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 46, S. 523.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without

objection, it is so ordered, and the

clerk will report.

The assistant legislative clerk read

as follows:

A bill (S. 523) to amend the Colorado River

Basin Salinity Control Act to authorize additional measures to carry out the control of

salinity upstream of Imperial Dam in a costeffective manner, and for other purposes.

There being no objection, the Senate

proceeded to consider the bill which

had been reported from the Committee

on Energy and Natural Resources, with

an amendment to strike out all after

the enacting clause and inserting in

lieu thereof the following: