S.Res. 316Senate118th Congress (2023-2025)Passed Congress

A resolution honoring the life of Lowell Palmer Weicker, Jr., former Senator for the State of Connecticut.

Introduced July 26, 2023

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3585; text: CR S3625)

July 26, 2023

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Jack Reed
Sen. Jack ReedD-RI · Jul 26, 2023

Mr. President, with that, I believe we have to conclude this evening. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that when the Senate completes its business today, it stand adjourned under the provisions…

Sheldon Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseD-RI · Jul 26, 2023

Lastly, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 316, which was submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble…

Raphael G. Warnock
Sen. Raphael G. WarnockD-GA · Jul 26, 2023

Madam President, I have 18 requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of…

Rand Paul
Sen. Rand PaulR-KY · Jul 26, 2023

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the following interns from my office be granted floor privileges until August 18, 2023: Kate Micallef, Sydney Windhorst, Linden Shelby, Spencer Woodall,…

Angus S. King Jr.
Sen. Angus S. King Jr.I-ME · Jul 26, 2023

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that my defense fellow, Nick Oltman, be granted privileges of the floor until the conclusion of the first session of the 118th Congress.

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Mark Kelly
Sen. Mark KellyD-AZ · Jul 26, 2023

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that Ashley Daniel in my office be granted floor privileges for the remainder of the day.

Jack Reed
Sen. Jack ReedD-RI · Jul 26, 2023

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded.

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Agreed to SenateIssued July 26, 2023

III

118th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 316

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 26, 2023

Mr. Blumenthal (for himself and Mr. Murphy) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Honoring the life of Lowell Palmer Weicker, Jr., former Senator for the State of Connecticut.

Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.—

(1)

was born in Paris, France, in 1931; and

(2)

graduated from Yale University, in New Haven, Connecticut, and the University of Virginia Law School;

Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. served in the United States Army from 1953 through 1955, achieving the rank of first lieutenant;

Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was elected to the House of Representatives in 1968;

Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was first elected to the Senate in 1970 and was reelected in 1976 and 1982;

Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. served on the Senate Watergate Committee, where he was the first Republican senator to call for the resignation of President Richard Nixon, an act of political courage and dedication to public service;

Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was an early and strong advocate in the Senate for the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.), which prohibits discrimination based on disability in everyday activities;

Whereas, while serving in the Senate, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was a strong advocate for protecting public health, shown through his efforts to—

(1)

prevent cuts in funding for the National Institutes of Health;

(2)

support scientific and medical research efforts; and

(3)

secure funding for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) treatment;

Whereas, after his tenure in the Senate, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. was elected Governor of Connecticut in 1990;

Whereas, as Governor of Connecticut, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. secured the passage of a state income tax that, while unpopular, balanced the budget of the State;

Whereas, as Governor of Connecticut, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. signed many laws that sought to improve the quality of life for residents of the State, including a ban on assault rifles for the first time in State history;

Whereas, after leaving public office, Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. continued his work to improve the public health, founding Trust for America's Health, a nonprofit working on disease prevention, and serving as the president of the organization from 2001 through 2011; and

Whereas Lowell P. Weicker, Jr. is survived by his wife, Claudia Weicker, as well as his 5 sons, 2 stepsons, 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren: Now, therefore, be it

That—

(1)

the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Lowell P. Weicker, Jr., former member of the Senate;

(2)

the Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.; and

(3)

when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Lowell P. Weicker, Jr.