Delaware General Assembly


CHAPTER 592

SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 2

EXTENDING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 127TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE UPON THE UNTIMELY DEATH OF THE WIFE AND DAUGHTER OF UNITED STATES SENATOR JOSEPH R. BIDEN, JR.

WHEREAS, the members of the 127th General Assembly of the State of Delaware have noted with profound sorrow the tragic death of Mrs. Neilia Hunter Biden, wife of U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr.; and

WHEREAS, the members of the 127th General Assembly also note with profound grief the tragic death in the same accident of Amy Biden, thirteen month old daughter of Senator Biden; and

WHEREAS, the loss of these children of God occurred at a time when Senator Biden was preparing to accept a very important assignment as Delaware's Junior U.S. Senator; and

WHEREAS, Senator Biden bravely and courageously met the unusual circumstances and overcame the despair which invaded his family.

NOW, THEREFORE:

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 127th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that warm and sincere sympathy be extended to Senator Biden and his family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the text of this Resolution be made a part of the Senate and House Journals of the 127th General Assembly and that a copy be forwarded to Senator Biden and his family.

EXTENDING THE SYMPATHY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE 127TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE UPON THE DEATH OF PRESIDENT HARRY S. TRUMAN.

WHEREAS the members of the 127th General Assembly of the State of Delaware have noted with profound sorrow the death of former President Harry S. Truman; and

WHEREAS, President Truman was a man of the highest ideals and integrity, setting an honored example for the members of this body and all of the citizens of our State and our Nation; and

WHEREAS, President Truman served his country so well and so selflessly to the fullest extent of his talents as a U.S. Representative, as a U.S. Senator, as Vice-President, and as Chief Executive; and

WHEREAS, President Truman's inspiration to his countrymen will be sorely missed.

NOW, THEREFORE

BE IT RESOLVED by the Senate of the 127th General Assembly of the State of Delaware, the House of Representatives concurring therein, that warm and sincere sympathy be extended to Mrs. Harry S. Truman and her family.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the text of this Resolution be made a part of the Senate and House Journals of the 127th General Assembly and that a copy be forwarded to Mrs. Harry S. Truman and her family.

Approved March 16, 1973.