Thomas Daschle: “an individual with over 27 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Senate has retired. This conscientious and hard…”

“an individual with over 27 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Senate has retired. This conscientious and hard working individual is John ``Mark'' Lacovara, the assistant Journal clerk of the Senate. Mark, a native-born Washingtonian, has served in numerous capacities in the Senate over the past 27 years. During those years of service, Mark completed his college education and earned a degree from the University of Maryland. In March, 1969, Mark began his Senate service as a reference assistant in the Senate Library. Shortly thereafter, he moved to a doorkeeper position at the pass desk under the auspices of the Senate Sergeant at Arms. From the doorkeeper's position, Mark had the opportunity to return to work for the Secretary of the Senate as a clerk in the Senate stationery room. In 1974, Mark was appointed clerk of enrolled bills on the legislative staff of the Secretary. In 1979, Mark was named second assistant Journal clerk, and by 1984 was working as editor of morning business for the Congressional Record.”