Orrin Hatch: “this is a sad day in the U.S. Senate. Mrs. Bernice Harris, a loyal and hard-working employee in the Russell Coffee Shop…”

“this is a sad day in the U.S. Senate. Mrs. Bernice Harris, a loyal and hard-working employee in the Russell Coffee Shop, leaves the Senate today after more than three decades of dedicated service. In a body which is divided on many issues, it is safe to say there is total agreement on Bernice. Bernice made the Senate, and in particular the Russell Building, a better place in which to work. Each morning, we could count on seeing Bernice's smiling face and her friendly greeting, undoubtedly helping us get through a hectic day. We will all miss Bernice's unflinching good cheer as well as her unique outlook on life. Bernice has such a wonderful perspective that she never failed to improve my day and many days of many others in the Senate community. So although it's a sad day in the Senate, it is a happy day in the house--the household of Bernice Harris. It is hard for me to relate how much we will miss Bernice. I am sure my colleagues will join with me in wishing Bernice well for her much-deserved retirement.”