Cord Byrd: “I am proud to cosponsor with Senator Stevens a resolution commending Mr. Art Rynearson who is retiring as Deputy…”

“I am proud to cosponsor with Senator Stevens a resolution commending Mr. Art Rynearson who is retiring as Deputy Legislative Counsel of the Senate on January 31, 2003. I have had the pleasure of working with Art on many laws relating to foreign policy matters. I wish to join with Senator Stevens, and with all Senators, in expressing our deepest gratitude to Art Rynearson for his long years of service to the United States Senate. He has been part of the Office of Legislative Counsel for more than 26 years, including the last 4 as Deputy Legislative Counsel; and during that time he has provided valuable assistance to me and to my staff. While overseeing the Office of Legislative Counsel as President pro tempore, I appreciated the great dedication and professionalism Art Rynearson displayed in carrying out his duties and responsibilities. I know that his departure will leave a void that is difficult to fill as he is truly a part of the institutional memory of the Senate. In passing this resolution, the Senate recognizes his years of commitment to the Senate. Mr. President, I wish Art Rynearson and his wife, Mary Linda, well in his retirement.”