[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 8] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 10873] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]SALUTE TO SEN. ROBERT C. BYRD ON BECOMING LONGEST-SERVING MEMBER OF THE UNITED STATES SENATE ______ HON. ALAN B. MOLLOHAN of west virginia in the house of representatives Monday, June 12, 2006 Mr. MOLLOHAN. Mr. Speaker, this is a landmark day in the history of the United States Congress. On this day, the man who leads our West Virginia delegation with such energy, integrity, and effectiveness becomes the longest-serving member in the history of the United States Senate. It is a great honor for me to join my colleagues in saluting this latest record achievement of our senior Senator, the Honorable Robert C. Byrd. The distinguished career of Senator Byrd is well-known to those of us who are so fortunate to serve with him and to learn from him. He is a master of the legislative process, a strong defender of our Democratic institutions, a great intellect on policy issues, a constant voice of clarity and of reason. And, most important of all, he is an unwavering champion of the people he was elected to serve: the citizens of West Virginia. He never fails to give his very best to them. It is this lifetime of faithful service that has created such an amazing bond between Senator Byrd and the people of the mountain State--a bond built on trust, respect and a deep gratitude for all that he accomplishes on our behalf. So on this day--his 17,327th as the Senator from West Virginia--I call upon my colleagues to salute Senator Robert C. Byrd on this extraordinary milestone. We are honored, indeed, to serve alongside such a gifted and accomplished leader. ____________________