[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.