A resolution authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to attend the funeral services of Lyndon Baines Johnson, former President of the United States.

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Declares that the House of Representatives has learned with profound regret and sorrow of the death of Lyndon Baines Johnson, former President of the United States of America. Provides that in recognition of the many virtues, public and private, of one who served with distinction as a Representative, Senator, Vice President, and President, the Speaker shall appoint committees of the House to join with such Members of the Senate as may be designated, to attend the funeral services of the former President. Declares that the House tenders its deep sympathy to the members of the family of the former President in their sad bereavement. Directs the Sergeant at Arms of the House 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 the contingent fund of the House. Provides that the Clerk shall communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy of the same to the family of the deceased, and that as a further mark of respect to the memory of the former President, this House do now adjourn.

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  summary · EN · 23 January 1973

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