[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 112 (Friday, July 13, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S9225]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING LADY BIRD JOHNSON

  Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 271, submitted 
earlier today.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A resolution (S. Res. 271) honoring Lady Bird Johnson.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolution.
  Ms. KLOBUCHAR. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motions to 
reconsider be laid upon the table, and that any statements relating to 
the resolution be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolution (S. Res. 271) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The resolution, with its preamble, reads as follows:

                              S. Res. 271

       Whereas Americans throughout the nation are mourning the 
     passing of Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson, who served as 
     First Lady with honor and grace during the Administration of 
     her husband, President Lyndon Baines Johnson;
       Whereas Mrs. Johnson was born near Karnack, Texas and 
     received the nickname ``Lady Bird'' as a young child;
       Whereas Lady Bird Johnson was known as an excellent student 
     and graduated from the University of Texas;
       Whereas Lady Bird Johnson met Lyndon Johnson in 1934 and 
     the 2 were married later that year;
       Whereas Lady Bird Johnson was a successful businesswoman 
     who helped build a small radio station into a multimillion-
     dollar radio and television enterprise;
       Whereas throughout her husband's political career in 
     Congress and the White House, Lady Bird Johnson played an 
     important supportive role as a partner and confidante;
       Whereas as wife of the Vice President, Lady Bird Johnson 
     visited 33 foreign countries as an ambassador of goodwill;
       Whereas, as First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson earned widespread 
     respect and affection not only for the tone of dignity with 
     which she represented her husband and the Nation, but for her 
     active involvement in efforts to serve the public, such as 
     her work to improve the environment and to address the 
     problem of poverty in the United States;
       Whereas millions of travelers and commuters have Lady Bird 
     Johnson to thank for the colorful flowers that line many of 
     our roads, which represent a living, lasting legacy of the 
     woman who guided the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 (23 
     U.S.C. 131, 135 note, 136, 319) into law;
       Whereas after leaving the White House, Lady Bird Johnson 
     continued to serve the Nation in many ways, including helping 
     to found the National Wildflower Research Center, supporting 
     the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library, and serving on the Board 
     of the National Geographic Society as a trustee emeritus; and
       Whereas, in addition to her service to the Nation, Lady 
     Bird Johnson was a devoted and loving mother to her 2 
     daughters, Lynda Bird and Luci Baines, as well as her 7 
     grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) notes with deep sorrow and solemn mourning the death of 
     Claudia Taylor (Lady Bird) Johnson;
       (2) extends its heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Johnson's 
     family;
       (3) honors and, on behalf of the nation, expresses deep 
     appreciation for Lady Bird Johnson's important service to her 
     country; and
       (4) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy 
     of this resolution to the family of Mrs. Johnson.

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