[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 651 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 20, 2004.
Whereas Charles W. Johnson, III was appointed to the Office of the
Parliamentarian of the House of Representatives in May 1964 and, over
the ensuing 40 years, has continuously served in that Office under seven
successive Speakers, the past 10 years as Parliamentarian of the House
of Representatives under the appointments of three successive Speakers;
Whereas Charles W. Johnson, III has unfailingly endeavored to apply pertinent
precedent to every parliamentary question, in recognition of the
principle that fidelity to precedent promotes procedural fairness and
legitimacy; and
Whereas Charles W. Johnson, III has institutionalized in the Office of the
Parliamentarian his demonstrated commitment to consistency in
parliamentary analysis: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses its profound gratitude
to the Honorable Charles W. Johnson, III for his unrivaled record of devoted
service and steady, impartial guidance as its Parliamentarian.
Attest:
Clerk.