[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 46 (Monday, April 25, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: April 25, 1994]
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 RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF RICHARD M. NIXON, A FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE 
                             UNITED STATES

  Mr. RIEGLE. Mr. President, on behalf of the majority and minority 
leaders, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the 
immediate consideration of Senate Resolution 205, relating to the death 
of former President Richard Nixon, submitted earlier today by the two 
leaders, that the resolution be agreed to and the motion to reconsider 
laid upon the table.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 205) was read, considered, and agreed to as 
follows:

                              S. Res. 205

       Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow 
     and deep regret the announcement of the death of the 
     Honorable Richard M. Nixon, a former President of the United 
     States, a former Vice President of the United States, a 
     former Representative and former Senator from the State of 
     California.
       Resolved, That in recognition of his illustrious 
     statesmanship, his leadership in national and world affairs, 
     his distinguished public service to his State and his Nation, 
     and as a mark of respect to one who has held such eminent 
     public station in life, the Presiding Officer of the Senate 
     appoint a committee to consist of all the Members of the 
     Senate to attend the funeral of the former President.
       Resolved, That the Senate hereby tender its deep sympathy 
     to the members of the family of the former President in their 
     sad bereavement.
       Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions 
     to the House of Representatives and transmit a copy thereof 
     to the family of the former President.
       Resolved, That when the Senate recesses today, it recess as 
     a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

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