IV 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1659 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 23, 2010 Mr. Larson of Connecticut (for himself and Mr. Kirk) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration RESOLUTION Designating Robert V. Remini as Historian Emeritus of the United States House of Representatives.

Whereas Robert V. Remini retired from the United States House of Representatives after serving with distinction as the Historian of the House from 2005 to 2010; Whereas Robert V. Remini has dedicated his House service to preserving, protecting, and promoting the history of the House of Representatives and its members; Whereas Robert V. Remini has produced or directed production of a number of publications detailing the rich institutional history of the House, in particular The House, a critically acclaimed and long overdue history of the House; Whereas Robert V. Remini has assisted in the House's commemoration of events of historical significance and in the development of exhibitions and educational programs on the history of the House of Representatives and the United States Capitol; Whereas Robert V. Remini has upheld the high standards and traditions of the House with abiding devotion, and has performed his House duties in an impartial and professional manner; and Whereas Robert V. Remini has earned the respect, affection, and esteem of the United States House of Representatives: Now, therefore, be it

That, effective October 1, 2010, as a token of the appreciation of the House of Representatives for his long and faithful service, Robert V. Remini is hereby designated as Historian Emeritus of the United States House of Representatives.