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S218 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE February 1, 2000 Rams’ , in the The purpose of this hearing is to re- The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without regular season, set an all-time record for ceive testimony on S. 1722, a bill to objection, it is so ordered. yards from scrimmage with 2,429, became the amend the Mineral Leasing Act to in- f second player in NFL history with 1,000 crease the maximum acreage of Fed- yards rushing and receiving in the same sea- PRIVILEGE OF THE FLOOR son, had the highest average yards per rush eral leases for sodium that may be held in the league and caught 87 passes, the by an entity in any 1 State, and for Mr. WELLSTONE. Mr. President, I fourth highest in the NFC; other purposes; and it’s companion bill ask unanimous consent that intern Rams’ caught 77 H.R. 3063, a bill to amend the Mineral Livia Vedrasco be allowed privilege of passes for 1,165 yards and 12 in Leasing Act to increase the maximum the floor today. the regular season and led the Rams in Super acreage of Federal leases for sodium The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Bowl XXXIV with six receptions for 162 that may be held by an entity in any objection, it is so ordered. yards, including the winning 73-yard touch- one State, and for other purposes; and down in the fourth quarter; f Rams’ left corner back led the S. 1950, a bill to amend the Mineral ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS Rams with a regular season career-high six Leasing Act of 1920 to ensure the or- , including one , and derly development of coal, coalbed has started in 97 straight games, the longest methane, natural gas, and oil in the RETIREMENT OF ELMER GATES current streak with the team; Powder River Basin, and ∑ Mr. SANTORUM. Mr. President, I Rams’ linebacker had four , and for other purposes. interceptions in the regular season, two of Those who wish to submit written rise today to recognize Elmer Gates as which he returned for touchdowns, and had statements should write to the Com- he retires from the Fuller Company of the game winning tackle on the last play of mittee on Energy and Natural Re- Bethlehem, , where he XXXIV; served as Chairman, President, and Rams’ wide receiver set a Super sources, U.S. Senate, , D.C. 20510. CEO. Mr. Gates joined the Fuller Com- Bowl rookie record with seven catches for 109 pany as President and Chief Operating yards in Super Bowl XXXIV, including a f nine-yard touchdown pass in the third quar- Officer in 1982 after a thirty-one year ter. AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO career with General Electric. His mis- Whereas, the St. Louis Rams MEET sion was to restore Fuller Company to was named NFL’s coach of the COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND sustained profitability, and under his year, and is the oldest coach to win a Super FORESTRY leadership Fuller not only accom- Bowl; Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask plished this goal but became a world Whereas, the St. Louis Rams lead the unanimous consent that The Com- leader in the cement industry. During league with 6 players chosen to start in the his tenure at Fuller, Elmer Gates com- 2000 ; and, mittee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Whereas, the St. Louis Rams won Super Forestry be authorized to meet during bined his spirit of entrepreneurship Bowl XXXIV, defeating the valiant Ten- The session of The Senate on Tuesday, with the discipline essential for long nessee Titans 23–16 in the most exciting fin- February 1, 2000 at 9:00 a.m., in SR–322, term business success. ish in Super Bowl history. Now, therefore, be to conduct a full committee hearing to Throughout his distinguished career, it review The authority of The grain in- Elmer Gates operated under a business Resolved, That the Senate spection, packers and stockyards ad- philosophy that put a strong emphasis (1) commends the unity, loyalty, commu- ministration (GIPSA). on the customer while maintaining a nity spirit, and enthusiasm of the St. Louis high level of quality. He firmly be- Rams fans; The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without (2) applauds the St. Louis Rams for their objection, it is so ordered. lieves that community involvement is commitment to high standards of character, COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING, AND URBAN crucial for businesses, and that a busi- perseverance, professionalism, excellence, AFFAIRS ness leader’s first responsibility to the sportsmanship and teamwork; Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask community is to run a profitable busi- (3) praises the St. Louis Rams’ players and unanimous consent that The Com- ness so that good jobs are available, organization for their commitment to the mittee on Banking, Housing, and which in turn will improve the commu- Greater St. Louis, MO community through Urban Affairs be authorized to meet nity. their many charitable activities; Mr. Gates’ career has been a model (4) congratulates both the St. Louis Rams during The session of The Senate on and Titans for providing football Tuesday, February 1, 2000, to conduct a for aspiring community servants to fol- fans with a thrilling Super Bowl played in a markup on The renomination of Alan low. He currently serves as Director of sportsmanlike manner; Greenspan to be Chairman of The PP&L Resources, chairs their Finance (5) recognizes the achievements of all the Board of Governors of The Federal Re- Committee, and serves on their Cor- players, coaches, and support staff who were serve System, and concurrently a hear- porate Governance Committee. He also instrumental in helping the St. Louis Rams ing on ‘‘Loan Guarantees and Rural chairs the Boards of the Lehigh Valley win Super Bowl XXXIV; Television Service’’. Economic Development Corporation (6) commends the St. Louis Rams for their and SI Handling Systems, Inc., and was victory in Super Bowl XXXIV on January 30 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without 2000; and objection, it is so ordered. the Founding Director of Ambassador (7) directs the Secretary of the Senate to COMMITTEE HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND Bank of the Commonwealth. In addi- make available enrolled copies of this resolu- PENSIONS tion, Mr. Gates was a member of the tion to the St. Louis Rams’ owners, Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask U.S. Export-Import Bank Advisory Frontiere and Stan Kroenke, and to the St. unanimous consent that The Com- Committee, and was appointed by the Louis Rams’ Head Coach, Dick Vermeil. mittee on Health, Education, Labor, State legislature and the Governor to f and Pensions be authorized to meet for the IMPACT Commission and follow-up a hearing on ‘‘Medical Errors: Under- PRIME Council, to study and make NOTICE OF HEARING standing Adverse Drug Events’’ during recommendations for ways to reduce COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND NATURAL The session of The Senate on Tuesday, the cost of government while improv- RESOURCES February 1, 2000, at 10:00 a.m. ing service levels. These are but a few Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I would The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without of the countless contributions Elmer like to announce for the public that a objection, it is so ordered. Sub- Gates has made, which have served not hearing has been scheduled before the committee on Technology, Terrorism only his immediate community, but Subcommittee on Forests and Public and Government Information also his State and Country. Land Management of the Senate Com- Mr. GRASSLEY. Mr. President, I ask Over his remarkable career, Elmer mittee on Energy and Natural Re- unanimous consent that The Com- Gates has received numerous awards sources. mittee on The Judiciary Subcommittee for his contributions, including the The hearing will take place on Tues- on Technology, Terrorism and Govern- Distinguished Citizen Award from the day, February 22, 2000 at 3:00 p.m., in ment Information be authorized to Minsi Trail Council of Boy Scouts of room SD–366 of the Dirksen Senate Of- meet to conduct a hearing on Tuesday, America, Americanism Awards from fice Building in Washington, D.C. February 1, 2000, at 10:00 a.m, in SD226. B’nai B’rith and the U.S. Marine Corps

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