[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 16, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S11577]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




SENATE RESOLUTION 227--EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE SENATE FOR 
 THE DEATH OF INDIANA GOVERNOR FRANK O'BANNON AND EXTENDING THOUGHTS, 
     PRAYERS, AND CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY, FRIENDS AND LOVED ONES

  Mr. BAYH (for himself and Mr. Lugar) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 227

       Whereas Frank O'Bannon devoted his entire life to public 
     service and to the people of the State of Indiana;
       Whereas Frank O'Bannon dedicated his life to defending the 
     Nation's principles of freedom and democracy, serving in the 
     United States Air Force from 1952 until 1954;
       Whereas Frank O'Bannon served 18 years in the Indiana State 
     Senate and 8 years as Lieutenant Governor of Indiana;
       Whereas, on November 5, 1996, Frank O'Bannon was elected 
     the 47th Governor of the State of Indiana, where he served 
     until his death on September 13, 2003;
       Whereas Frank O'Bannon was a true friend to Indiana, and a 
     gentle man of integrity, kindness, and good works; and
       Whereas Frank O'Bannon will be remembered as a loving 
     husband to his wife Judy, a devoted father to his 3 children, 
     and a caring grandfather to his 5 grandchildren: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of the 
     Honorable Frank O'Bannon, Governor of Indiana, on September 
     13, 2003;
       (2) extends its condolences to the O'Bannon family, 
     especially to his wife Judy, his children Jonathan, Jennifer, 
     and Polly, and his grandchildren Beau, Chelsea, Asher, Demi, 
     and Elle;
       (3) expresses its profound gratitude to Frank O'Bannon for 
     the services that he rendered to the Nation in the United 
     States Air Force and the Indiana State Legislature, and as 
     Governor of Indiana; and
       (4) recognizes with respect Frank O'Bannon's integrity, 
     steadfastness, and loyalty to the State of Indiana and to the 
     United States.

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