September 12, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 146 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                        TRIBUTE TO CINDY HASIAK

  Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, before we wrap up today, I call my 
colleagues' attention to a truly dedicated staff member who has served 
the Senate for decades.
  After more than three decades on the job with the Senate Sergeant at 
Arms, Cindy Hasiak is retiring today from her post as Chamber manager.
  A native of Indiana, Cindy first arrived to work in the Capitol back 
in 1987. She was welcomed with--get this--a chance to work the Iran-
Contra hearings. Since then, she has been on the clock for 7 
Presidential inaugurations, 32 Presidential addresses and States of the 
Union, 6 lying-in-state ceremonies, and a great many more normal 
workdays, or at least what passes for normal here in the Senate.
  More than three decades of landmark votes, major debates, and all the 
daily business that takes place in this Chamber, Cindy has been here 
helping make it happen.
  To be specific, as one of our doorkeepers, and lately the director of 
doorkeepers, Cindy has literally guarded the Senate floor. Talk about a 
sensitive job.
  Alongside the brave men and women of the Capitol Police, our 
doorkeepers control and manage access to this historic institution that 
attracts the attention of the entire world. They check credentials, 
welcome visitors, keep things running smoothly.
  Here on the floor, they keep us safe. Up in the Galleries, they 
welcome visitors and give citizens a chance to watch democracy in 
action. So it is undoubtedly the case that the Senate has been stronger 
for Cindy's attentive service, but even after 32 years, we would be 
foolish to think we could keep her forever.
  After more than her share of long days, longer weeks, and late nights 
that relegated entertaining and family time to the back burner, Cindy 
has certainly earned the chance to spend less time supervising all of 
us here and more time with her loved ones.
  I know my colleagues join me in wishing Cindy good health and 
happiness as she embarks on a well-deserved retirement. She will leave 
with our deepest gratitude for a job well done. I might add that given 
the fact Cindy is from Indiana, it is appropriate that we have the 
Senator from Indiana as the Chair.

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