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June 18, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S6417 that the Bulls embody has brought Whereas the outstanding shooing of Jud read a third time, passed, the motion them fans all across the country—in Buechler and Bill Wennington, and the tena- to reconsider be laid upon the table, every State in the union. It is therefore cious defense of Randy Brown, each of whom and that any statements relating to particularly fitting that the Senate came off the bench to provide valuable con- the bill be placed at the appropriate tributions, were an important part of each recognize the special nature of the Bulls victory; place in the RECORD. Bulls achievement. I, therefore, strong- Whereas John Salley and James Edwards The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without ly urge my colleagues to join with my provided valuable contributions throughout objection, it is so ordered. distinguished senior colleague, Senator the season and the playoffs, both on and off The bill (H.R. 3029) was deemed read SIMON, and me, and to vote to approve the court, at times giving the Bulls the emo- the third time and passed. tional lift they needed; and this resolution commending the Chi- f cago Bulls for their fourth NBA cham- Whereas the regular season contributions of second year forward Dickey Simpkins and APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT pionship. rookie forward Jason Caffey, and the con- Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- stant emotional lift provided by the injured OF THE SENATE mous consent that the resolution and Jack Haley, both on the court and in prac- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The preamble be agreed to, and the motion tice, again demonstrated the total devotion chair, on behalf of the President of the to reconsider be laid upon the table, of Bulls personnel to the team concept that Senate, pursuant to Public Law 85–874, and that any statements relating has made the Bulls into one of the most dev- as amended, appoints the Senator from astating basketball forces of modern times: thereto be placed in the RECORD at the Wyoming [Mr. SIMPSON] to the Board of appropriate place as if read. Now, therefore be it Resolved, That the Senate congratulates Trustees of the John F. Kennedy Cen- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the Chicago Bulls on winning the 1996 Na- ter for the Performing Arts. objection, it is so ordered. tional Basketball Association championship. The resolution (S. Res. 266) was f agreed to. f ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, JUNE The preamble was agreed to. E. BARRETT PRETTYMAN UNITED 19, 1996 The resolution, with its preamble, STATES COURTHOUSE reads as follows: Mr. KYL. Finally, Mr. President, I Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- ask unanimous consent that when the S. RES. 266 mous consent that the Committee on Senate completes its business today it Whereas the Chicago Bulls at 72–10, posted Environment and Public Works be dis- the best regular season record in the history stand in adjournment until the hour of of National Basketball Association; charged from further consideration of 9 a.m., Wednesday, June 19; further, Whereas the Bulls roared through the play- H.R. 3029, and, further, that the Senate that immediately following the prayer, offs, sweeping the Miami Heat and defeating proceed to its immediate consider- the Journal of proceedings be deemed the New York Knicks in five games, before ation. approved to date, no resolutions come sweeping the Orlando Magic to return to the The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without over under the rule, the call of the cal- NBA Finals for the first time in two years; objection, it is so ordered. The clerk endar be dispensed with, the morning Whereas the Bulls displayed a potent of- will report. fense, and what some consider to be their hour be deemed to have expired, and best defense ever, throughout the playoffs A bill (H.R. 3029) to designate the United the time for the two leaders be re- before beating the Seattle Supersonics to States courthouse in Washington, District of served for their use later in the day, win their fourth franchise NBA champion- Columbia, as the ‘‘E. Barrett Prettyman and the Senate then resume consider- ship; United States courthouse.’’ ation of S. 1745, the Department of De- Whereas head coach Phil Jackson, who The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there fense authorization bill, and the pend- won his first Coach of the Year award, and objection to the immediate consider- the entire coaching staff skillfully led the ing Dorgan amendment as under the ation of the bill? previous consent agreement. Bulls through a record 72-win season and a There being no objection, the Senate 15–3 playoff run; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Whereas Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, proceeded to consider the bill. objection, it is so ordered. and Dennis Rodman all were named to the Mr. WARNER. Mr. President, I would f NBA’s ‘‘All-Defensive Team’’, the first time urge the Senate to formally consider in 13 years that three players from the same and pass H.R. 3029, designating the U.S. PROGRAM team have been so named; courthouse at 3d and Constitution Ave- Whereas Michael Jordan, in his first full nue in Washington, DC, the E. Barrett Mr. KYL. Mr. President, for the in- season after coming out of retirement, won Prettyman United States Courthouse. formation of all Senators, on behalf of his record eighth scoring title, his fourth Following my graduation from the the leader, again, there will be 15 addi- Most Valuable Player award, and was again University of Virginia Law School in tional minutes of debate on the Dorgan named playoff most valuable player for the 1953, I was privileged to serve as a law amendment tomorrow morning, with a fourth time); vote to occur on or in relation to the Whereas Scottie Pippen again exhibited his clerk under E. Barrett Prettyman, cir- outstanding offensive and defensive cuit judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for amendment at approximately 9:15—a versatility, proving himself to be one of the the District of Columbia. He later be- vote on the Dorgan amendment at ap- best all-around players in the NBA; came Chief Judge of the Circuit Court proximately 9:15. As a reminder to all Whereas the quickness, tireless defensive of Appeals for the District of Columbia. Senators, rollcall votes will be strictly effort, and athleticism of the colorful Dennis Known as the ‘‘Swing Man’’ of the limited to 20 minutes in length. All Rodman, who won his fifth straight rebound- nine-member court, Prettyman was re- Senators should be reminded of this ing title, keyed a Bulls front line that lead early morning vote, and to be prompt. the league in rebounding; nowned for an emphasis on thoughtful- Whereas veteran guard Ron Harper, in ness and fairness in the rendering of Additional amendments are expected shutting down many of the league’s top his decisions. In perhaps his best to the Department of Defense bill on point guards throughout the playoffs, dem- known opinion, Prettyman opted to Wednesday. Therefore, Senators can onstrated the defensive skills that have help protect international stability and expect rollcall votes throughout the made him a cornerstone of the league’s best preserved the State Department’s right day. defense; Whereas center Luc Longley frustrated to bar travel by United States citizens f to certain areas, such as Red China. many of the all-star caliber centers that he ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9 A.M. The Supreme Court later upheld this faced in this year’s playoffs while at times TOMORROW providing a much needed scoring lift; decision. Whereas Toni Kukoc, winner of the I can think of no better qualified or Mr. KYL. Mr. President, if there is no league’s ‘‘Sixth Man’’ award, displayed his more lasting tribute to such a fine, further business to come before the awesome variety of offensive skills in both honorable public servant than to name Senate, I now ask that the Senate assisting on, and hitting, several big shots the U.S. Courthouse in the Nation’s stand in adjournment under the pre- when the Bulls needed them most; Whereas the laser-like three-point shoot- Capital the ‘‘E. Barrett Prettyman vious order. ing of career three-point field goal percent- Federal Courthouse.’’ There being no objection, the Senate, age leader Steve Kerr sparked many a Bulls Mr. KYL. Mr. President, I ask unani- at 6:35 p.m., adjourned until Wednes- rally; mous consent that the bill be deemed day, June 19, 1996, at 9 a.m. VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:29 Jun 20, 2008 Jkt 041999 PO 00000 Frm 00105 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA16\1996_F~1\S18JN6.REC S18JN6 mmaher on MIKETEMP with SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS S6418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE June 18, 1996 NOMINATIONS MARC C. JOHNSON, OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA LINE CHRISTOPHER A. LANDBERG, OF WASHINGTON Executive nominations received by SCOTT D. MC DONALD, OF FLORIDA BRIAN K. BAKSHAS, 000–00–0000 the Senate June 18, 1996: EDWARD VINCENT O’BRIEN, OF FLORIDA TARA B. BEEDLE, 000–00–0000 EDWARD W. O’CONNOR, OF PENNSYLVANIA JOHN J. BELL, 000–00–0000 NATIONAL FOUNDATION ON THE ARTS AND THE DERRICK MEYER OLSEN, OF OREGON MICHAEL L. BENNETT, 000–00–0000 MICHAEL JOSEPH PETRUCELLI, OF MARYLAND MICHAEL S. BRAIBISH, 000–00–0000 HUMANITIES PATRICK ROBERT QUIGLEY, OF FLORIDA LARRY R. BROADWELL, JR., 000–00–0000 AYSE MANYAS KENMORE, OF FLORIDA, TO BE A MEM- JENNIFER ANN RICHTER, OF PENNSYLVANIA GRETA M. CISSEL, 000–00–0000 BER OF THE NATIONAL MUSEUM SERVICES BOARD FOR A CYNTHIA CORBIN SHARPE, OF TEXAS JAMES H. CUNNINGHAM III, 000–00–0000 TERM EXPIRING DECEMBER 6, 2000.