lloyd g. jackson will forever be remembered for his many years of unwavering service to the mountain state and its people. however, lloyd will also be remembered for his passion and dedication to his community and for touching the lives of so many. he was a faithful member of the century united methodist church in hamlin. lloyd was a loving husband of nearly 63 years to pauline and a caring father of two children, suzanne rabin of eugene, oregon, and lloyd, ii of hamlin, west virginia, and the proud grandfather of lloyd, iii and ryan. gail and i are keeping his wife pauline and the entire jackson family in our hearts and prayers. while we know that lloyd jackson is gone, his legacy of public service and compassion for the people of west virginia will live in our hearts forever. thank you, mr. president, and i yield the floor. i notice the absence of a quorum. the presiding officer: the clerk will call the roll. quorum call: g officer: the senator from missouri is recognized. mr. blunt: i thank the pre