A resolution relating to the retirement of Linda E. Sebold.

Mr. President, after 33 years of service to the U.S. Senate, Linda Sebold has decided to retire. Linda began her Senate career with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate back in August of 1973, and until this day Linda remains totally dedicated to the Senate. After 5 years as an assistant in the Disbursing Office, Linda became the Committee Scheduling Coordinator for the Daily Digest. In time, through dedication and hard work, Linda was named the Assistant Editor of the Digest, and in the spring of 1999, Linda was appointed Editor of the Digest.

Throughout Linda's years of service, the combination of her experience and work ethic allowed her to produce a top flight Daily Digest. The Digest is one those valuable Senate resources thoroughly examined the first thing each morning by many Senate and House staffers. Some people with Linda's years of experience might have become complacent, but throughout her service, Linda remained vigilant, working closely with Senate committee staff, the Government Printing

Office, the Senate Sergeant at Arms technical development staff, the Secretary's information technology staff, and her counterparts in the House of Representatives in search of possible improvements for the Digest.

Over the years, Linda's achievements were not limited to the Daily Digest. Linda's recommendations led to numerous improvements being implemented to the Senate-wide Legislative Information System. Linda has contributed significantly to the Senate's continuity of operations planning. Linda has been a true leader among the Secretary's legislative staff. Linda has been the ultimate teacher and mentor for all those fortunate enough to have worked with her. During her time with the Senate, one of Linda's most important roles has been the time she has taken to counsel and encourage young people, especially ``young moms,'' with respect to the personal demands associated with working Senate hours.

As our Senate family says goodbye to Linda and thanks her for always having the best interest of the Senate at heart over the past 33 years, it is also fitting that we acknowledge her greatest accomplishment, her beautiful family. It is our wish that Linda, her loving husband Jerry, her son Brian and daughter Karen, enjoy a future filled with health, happiness, and many treasured memories. We thank Linda's family for their many sacrifices during Linda's career and sincerely thank them for sharing Linda with the Senate.

Thank you, Linda.

Mr. President, the end of the 109th Congress marks the end of a very distinguished career of Linda Sebold, Editor of the Senate Daily Digest.

After 33 years of Senate service, Linda has decided that she will retire and spend time with her family. Linda began her Senate career with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate in August 1973, and remained a totally dedicated Senate employee.

Through her hard work and dedication, Linda advanced through the ranks and was named Assistant Editor of the Digest, and in the spring of 1999, Linda was appointed Editor of the Digest.

Over the course of Linda's Senate career, she had made numerous contributions which have been instrumental in the development of the Senate-wide Legislative Information System, LIS. Additionally, she had worked diligently in the area of the Senate's continuity of operations planning. Linda has been a true leader in the Senate's legislative staff operations.

It is our hope and wish that Linda, along with her husband Jerry and her children, Brian and Karen, will enjoy many days and family fun, and we wish her well as she embarks on her adventure of retirement.

Good luck, Linda, and thank you very much for your service to the Senate and the Nation.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 626, which was submitted earlier today.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.