[Congressional Bills 108th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 150 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] 108th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 150 Expressing the gratitude of the Senate to Michael L. Gillette, Director of the Center for Legislative Archives, for his service in preserving and making available the records of Congress. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES May 20, 2003 Mr. Frist (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Expressing the gratitude of the Senate to Michael L. Gillette, Director of the Center for Legislative Archives, for his service in preserving and making available the records of Congress. Whereas Michael L. Gillette, Director of the Center for Legislative Archives, retires on June 2, 2003, after 31 years of Government service; Whereas Michael L. Gillette became the Director of the Center for Legislative Archives, National Archives and Records Administration, in 1991, and for 12 years has worked tirelessly to preserve and make available the official records of the Senate and the House of Representatives; Whereas Michael L. Gillette promoted the use of the official records of Congress in educational publications, exhibitions, and projects to advance public understanding of the history of Congress and representative democracy; Whereas Michael L. Gillette formerly was a member of the staff of what is now the National Archives and Records Administration at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Presidential Library, having joined that staff in 1972; Whereas, during his 31 years of United States Government service at the National Archives and Records Administration, Michael L. Gillette has demonstrated unfailing dedication, skill, and good humor in the performance of his official duties; and Whereas, throughout his career, Michael L. Gillette has sought to preserve the public record and promote the study of United States history: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate-- (1) commends Michael L. Gillette for his 31 years of service to the United States; (2) expresses its appreciation and gratitude for Michael L. Gillette's dedication during the past 12 years to preserve and promote the records of Congress; and (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to Michael L. Gillette. <all>