[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 207 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 207

Honoring the life and achievements of Dallas Morning News Reporter Sam 
      Attlesey and expressing sorrow on the occasion of his death.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 29, 2003

Mr. Frost submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                     Committee on Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Honoring the life and achievements of Dallas Morning News Reporter Sam 
      Attlesey and expressing sorrow on the occasion of his death.

Whereas Sam Attlesey joined the Dallas Morning News in 1975 as a reporter with 
        reputation for fair, accurate, and aggressive coverage of Texas 
        politics, earning him the respect of both his colleagues and the 
        politicians he covered;
Whereas Sam Attlesey was undoubtedly a true Texas original and his enthusiasm 
        for Texas politics was infectious;
Whereas Sam Attlesey worked tirelessly at his profession and set a high example 
        for his colleagues, many of whom aspired to make their mark in Texas as 
        he had;
Whereas Sam Attlesey was a legendary reporter and a well-respected member of the 
        political community, who devoted his entire life to well-rounded and 
        fair journalism;
Whereas Sam Attlesey was a true Texas patriot and a man who loved his State and 
        cherished its rich history; and
Whereas Sam Attlesey made an impression on anyone that ever met him or read his 
        colorful commentaries on Texas politics: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) honors the life and achievements of Dallas Morning News 
        reporter Sam Attlesey;
            (2) expresses profound sorrow on the occasion of Sam 
        Attlesey's death and extends condolences to his family;
            (3) expresses its appreciation for and respect of Sam 
        Attlesey's exemplary record as a reporter in Texas; and
            (4) esteems Sam Attlesey as a role model for future 
        generations in Texas and the United States.
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