[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 71 (Tuesday, May 13, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S6142]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 142--RELATIVE TO THE DEATH OF RUSSELL B. LONG, FORMER 
            UNITED STATES SENATOR FOR THE STATE OF LOUISIANA

  Mr. FRIST (for himself, Mr. Breaux, Ms. Landrieu, and Mr. Daschle) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 142

       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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