S.Res. 11 – A resolution honoring the service of Reverend Lloyd Ogilvie.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S505; text as passed Senate: CR S505; text of measure as introduced: CR S503)

January 25, 2005

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S505; text as passed Senate: CR S505; text of measure as introduced: CR S503)

January 25, 2005

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Sen. Richard G. LugarR-IN · Jan 25, 2005

Mr. President, today I offer a resolution celebrating the December 26 election in Ukraine. I am pleased that Ukraine has dominated newspaper headlines and media broadcasts all over the world for the…

Mr. President, today I offer a resolution celebrating the December 26 election in Ukraine. I am pleased that Ukraine has dominated newspaper headlines and media broadcasts all over the world for the last sixty days. In that time, extraordinary events have occurred. A free press has revolted against government intimidation and reasserted itself. An emerging middle class has found its political footing. A new generation has found its hope for the future. A society has rebelled against the illegal activities of its government. It is in our interests to recognize and protect these advances.

I congratulate the people of Ukraine in their undeniable quest for freedom and democracy. Furthermore, I would also like to congratulate President Viktor Yushchenko, who was inaugurated last Sunday, for his victory.

The December 26 election in Ukraine was a tribute to Ukraine's maturing democracy and places Ukraine on a path to join the community of European democracies. A fraudulent and illegal election would have left Ukraine crippled. The new president would have lacked legitimacy with the Ukrainian people and the international community.

With the stakes so high, I commend President Bush, his Administration, and the international community for providing the people of Ukraine with the support they needed to withstand the threats to free and fair elections. Even in the face of repeated attempts to end any hope of a free and fair election, I was inspired by the willingness and courage of so many citizens of Ukraine to demonstrate their passion for free expression and the building of a truly democratic Ukraine.

I am hopeful that the momentum to foster democratic freedom around the world will continue. In his inaugural speech last week, President Bush stated his unequivocal support for democracy and put securing individual freedom at the forefront of America's foreign policy. I agree with the President. We must be prepared to play an active role in ensuring that democracy and basic freedoms are promoted and preserved around the world.

The future of Ukraine rests with its leaders and its people, but the United States and Europe must continue to support a foundation of democracy, rule of law, and a market economy, which will allow Ukraine to prosper and reach its full potential. I urge my colleagues to lend their support to U.S. policy in Ukraine and ask their support for this resolution.

Sen. Bill NelsonD-FL · Jan 25, 2005

Mr. President, today I rise to submit a concurrent resolution on behalf of myself, Senators Allard, Allen, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Sessions and Enzi expressing the sense of the Congress that the…

Sen. Richard G. LugarR-IN · Jan 25, 2005

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 11, submitted earlier today. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed…

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Agreed to SenateIssued January 25, 2005

        [Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 11 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

109th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 11

Honoring the service of Reverend Lloyd Ogilvie.

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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

January 25, 2005

Mr. Kyl (for himself, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Lott, Mr. Chambliss, and Mr.
Santorum) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to

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RESOLUTION

Honoring the service of Reverend Lloyd Ogilvie.

Whereas a decade ago, on January 24, 1995, the Reverend Lloyd Ogilvie was
elected by the Senate as its 61st Chaplain;
Whereas Reverend Lloyd Ogilvie is a friend and confidant to Senators, and to
many staff members and Senate employees;
Whereas Reverend Lloyd Ogilvie was always a soothing presence in a body whose
Members are sometimes at loggerheads;
Whereas Reverend Lloyd Ogilvie is someone upon whom Democrats and Republicans,
men and women of different religious faiths, can count as a sympathetic
and trusted advisor; and
Whereas after the tragedy of September 11, 2001, and until his retirement in
2003, we depended on him even more to strengthen our spirit and help us
find consolation in Scripture: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate honors the significance of this 10-year
anniversary by declaring to the Reverend Lloyd Ogilvie that we remember
his loving service to the Senate and this Country, and use this
anniversary to express our gratitude to him for his ministry to the
Senate family.
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