III 112th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 234 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 21, 2011 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Reid) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Relative to the death of William F. Hildenbrand, former Secretary of the Senate.

Whereas William F. Hildenbrand began his service to the United States Senate in 1961 as an assistant to Senator J. Caleb Boggs; Whereas William F. Hildenbrand served as Administrative Assistant to Senator Hugh Scott from 1969 until 1974; Whereas William F. Hildenbrand served as Secretary for the Minority of the Senate from 1974 until 1981; Whereas William F. Hildenbrand served as Secretary of the Senate from 1981 until 1985; Whereas William F. Hildenbrand served as an employee of the Senate of the United States and ably and faithfully upheld the high standards and traditions of the staff of the Senate from 1961 until 1985; Whereas William F. Hildenbrand discharged the difficult duties and responsibilities of a wide variety of important and demanding positions in public life with honesty, integrity, loyalty and humility; and Whereas William F. Hildenbrand's clear understanding and appreciation of the challenges facing the Nation has left his mark on those many years of public life: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of William F. Hildenbrand.

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.

That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of William F. Hildenbrand.