Thomas Daschle: “Last night millions of people across the country sat in their living rooms and at friends' houses, transfixed to the…”

“Last night millions of people across the country sat in their living rooms and at friends' houses, transfixed to the television sets as the Kentucky Wildcats became the NCAA national basketball champions. One of our very own, an employee of the United States Senate, Mr. Donnee Gray, was at that game--not as a player or as a spectator, but as an official. Mr. Gray has worked in the Senate Library for 22 years, diligently helping Senate staffs with legislative and legal research. His expertise is well known and respected. For more than a decade, Mr. Gray also has been officiating basketball games at various levels of competition--from Olympic and international tournaments to NCAA Division I college games. This year, Mr. Gray's involvement in March Madness began with the first round, continued in the Sweet Sixteen round and culminated last night in the final game. We are proud of Mr. Gray and congratulate him on his selection as an official in the national championship NCAA basketball game.”