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On the recordSeptember 20, 2021
Mr. President, I come to the floor today to bid farewell to an individual who has not only served as a longtime staff member but a highly respected member of our close-knit team, Jake Oken-Berg. Serving for the last 10 years as my business liaison, Jake has been my ambassador to Oregon's business community and its leaders. Frankly, when you consider some of my positions, Jake has undoubtedly developed the diplomatic skills necessary to actually be an ambassador. =========================== NOTE =========================== On page S6546, September 20, 2021, the following appears: Mr. WYDEN. I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oregon. TRIBUTE TO JAKE OKEN-BERG Mr. WYDEN. Mr. President, I come to the floor today to bid farewell to an individual who has not only served as a longtime staff member but a highly respected member of our close-knit team, Jake Oken-Berg. The online Record has been corrected to read: Mr. MERKLEY. I ask unanimous consent that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table and the President be immediately notified of the Senate's action. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The Senator from Oregon. TRIBUTE TO JAKE OKEN- BERG Mr. MERKLEY. Mr.…
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