Chuck Hagel: “we will all miss our dear friend Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie. His distinguished service to the Senate has been an important…”

“we will all miss our dear friend Dr. Lloyd J. Ogilvie. His distinguished service to the Senate has been an important part of this institution during this historic time. Since he was appointed Senate Chaplain in 1995, Dr. Ogilvie has offered guidance, support, and prayers to Senators, their staffs, and our families. He has greatly enhanced the Office of Senate Chaplain that was instituted at the Senate's first meeting in 1789. Dr. Ogilvie's ministry has been a ballast and a bridge for Senators on both sides of the aisle. His spiritual leadership has been strong. His service has been selfless. As he takes up his work outside of the Senate, Lilibet and I wish to express our profound gratitude for the inspiration and wisdom he has shared with so many of us. We cherish our friendship with Lloyd and Mary Jane. May God bless both of them.”