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Entry Title Date
Executive Session May 19, 2011
Christopher Coons, D-DE
"His record is replete with sources that make it clear Professor Liu respects and recognizes the role of this body—of Congress—and the role of the Supreme Court in establishing, interpreting, and applying both precedent and constitutional theory, and that he accepts, acknowledges, and will respect the very real limits on a circuit court judge in innovating in any way."
Tribute To Honor R.C. Hickman December 4, 2007
Eddie Bernice JOHNSON, Democrat-TX
"Madam Speaker, it is with great sadness that I recognize the life and passing of R.C. Hickman of Oak Cliff, Texas. Mr. Hickman was a very prominent and well-respected photographer not only in the State of Texas, but also throughout the entire nation. As his family mourns their loss, I would like to pay tribute to the life and accomplishments of R.C. Hickman before this body of Congress and this nation."
Tribute To State Representative Allen Layson July 25, 2006
Robert Aderholt, R-AL
"Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor State Representative Allen Layson on the occasion of his retirement from the Alabama House of Representatives. Allen is a man who embodies the American principles of hard work, dedication to one’s family and service to one’s country. I am honored to stand before this body of Congress and this Nation to recognize his many accomplishments."
Tribute To Raymond Reinick June 20, 2006
Bob Beauprez, R-CO
"Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to stand before this body of Congress and recognize Raymond Reinick’s loyal service to our grateful Nation."
Honoring Mr. Donald G. Waldon September 6, 2005
Robert Aderholt, R-AL
"Mr. Speaker, today I rise to honor Mr. Donald G. Waldon on the occasion of his retirement as the Administrator of the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority. I am honored to stand before this body of Congress and this Nation to recognize his many accomplishments. He is truly a man who embodies the American principles of hard work, dedication to one’s family and service to one’s community."

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