A resolution relative to the death of Russell B. Long, former United States Senator for the State of Louisiana .
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May 13, 2003
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6144; text as passed Senate: CR S6144; text of measure as introduced: CR S6142)
May 13, 2003
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Mr. President, I rise to pay tribute to former U.S. Senator Russell Long, who is being laid to rest today in his home State of Louisiana. The U.S. Senate has a long history that is highlighted by…
Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 142, which was submitted earlier today. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the…
Mr. President, if there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate stand in adjournment under the provisions of S. Res. 142, as a mark of further…
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[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Res. 142 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 142
Relative to the death of Russell B. Long, former United States Senator
for the State of Louisiana.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 13, 2003
Mr. Frist (for himself, Mr. Breaux, Ms. Landrieu, and Mr. Daschle)
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Relative to the death of Russell B. Long, former United States Senator
for the State of Louisiana.
Whereas Russell B. Long served in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1945;
Whereas Russell B. Long succeeded both his parents as members of the United
States Senate;
Whereas Russell B. Long served the people of Louisiana with distinction for 38
years in the United States Senate;
Whereas Russell B. Long served as Chairman of the Committee on Finance of the
United States Senate from 1965 to 1981; and
Whereas Russell B. Long was a tireless and effective champion for the poor, the
disabled, and the elderly: Now, therefore be it
Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep
regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Russell B. Long,
former member of the United States Senate.
Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these
resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled
copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned
as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Russell B.
Long.
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