Political Quotes

“only four of the Senate's current members were serving on March 25, 1968, when Daniel Pelham first came to work on the Senate side of Capitol Hill. Mr. Pelham--or Danny, as he is known throughout the Senate community--has seen 237 senators come and go during his time here. Now, after nearly 35 years on the job, Danny has decided that it is time for him to move on to other activities. A native of Wilmington, NC, Danny Pelham quickly demonstrated his talents as an effective, loyal, and hardworking employee. In 1975, he moved from the staff of the Senate Restaurant to the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. A series of well-deserved promotions followed until he reached his current position as Senior Office Services Administrator. One of his colleagues recently explained that ``by virtue of his longevity and institutional knowledge, Pelham is indispensable to the staff who rely on him for all manner of tasks.'' Another person will move into Danny's job, but no one will fully replace him. In his off-hours, Danny officiates at high school and recreational league basketball games. Several years ago, he received the Cardinal Basketball Association Commissioner's Award for excellence in officiating. In the years ahead, he plans to do more officiating and a fair amount of traveling. We know, for certain, that Danny Pelham will settle into another highly rewarding activity--that of spending enjoyable hours with his grandson Corey.”