[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 64 (Wednesday, April 14, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H1786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
EXPRESSING THE PROFOUND SORROW OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON THE
DEATH OF THE HONORABLE ALCEE L. HASTINGS
Mr. DIAZ-BALART. Madam Speaker, I offer a privileged resolution and
ask for its immediate consideration.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
H. Res. 312
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of
the death of the Honorable Alcee L. Hastings, a
Representative from the State of Florida.
Resolved, That a committee of such Members of the House as
the Speaker may designate, together with such Members of the
Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral.
Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be
authorized and directed to take such steps as may be
necessary for carrying out the provisions of these
resolutions and that the necessary expenses in connection
therewith be paid out of applicable accounts of the House.
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to
the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the
deceased.
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as
a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.
The resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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