[Congressional Bills 114th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 300 Introduced in House (IH)]

114th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 300

             On the passing of Joseph Robinette Biden, III.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 4, 2015

 Mr. Carney submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
            the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                               RESOLUTION


 
             On the passing of Joseph Robinette Biden, III.

Whereas Joseph Robinette ``Beau'' Biden, III, born in Wilmington, Delaware and a 
        graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Syracuse University law 
        school, served our country as an attorney in the Department of Justice 
        for seven years, including assisting the nation of Kosovo in rebuilding 
        their criminal justice system;
Whereas Beau Biden served his beloved State of Delaware for eight years as 
        Attorney General;
Whereas Beau Biden joined the Army in 2003 at the age of 34, rose to the rank of 
        major in the Delaware Army National Guard's Judge Advocate General 
        Corps, deployed to Iraq in 2008 and received the Bronze Star for his 
        service;
Whereas Beau Biden leaves behind a beloved wife, Hallie, and two children, 
        Natalie and Hunter; and
Whereas Beau Biden was the eldest son of the former Senator from Delaware and 
        current Vice President of the United States and President of the United 
        States Senate, Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives has heard with profound 
sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the untimely death of Joseph 
Robinette Biden, III.
    Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives 
communicate this resolution to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof 
to the family of the Vice President of the United States.
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