[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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