Thomas Daschle: “on Monday, I had the chance to visit with Danny Pelham. He came to my office, and we reflected on his nearly 35 years of…”

“on Monday, I had the chance to visit with Danny Pelham. He came to my office, and we reflected on his nearly 35 years of service to the Senate. As he walked out, I heard a member of my staff say: ``There goes the wisest man I know.'' I couldn't agree more. Danny arrived in the Senate on March 25, 1968. In his time here, he has seen the making of Senate history, and American history, and he has seen 237 Senators come and go. Through it all, Daniel Pehlam conducted himself with utter fairness, thoroughness, and discretion. It makes sense that--in his off hours--he is a basketball official. For 35 years, he has walked the halls of power, but he never let it distort his perspective, or his sense of what is truly important. If you have ever seen him with his grandson Corey, or heard him talk about his wife Phyllis, you begin to understand that. Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote: ``we put our love where we have put our labor.'' For 35 years, Danny labored for--and loved--the Senate. It is fitting that we adopt this resolution expressing our appreciation--and love--for Danny Pelham.”