SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 104
(By Senators Tomblin, Mr. President, Chafin, Bowman, Plymale,
Kessler, Helmick, Unger, Bailey, Hunter, Dempsey, Prezioso,
White, Fanning, Foster, Jenkins, Minard, Sharpe, Facemyer,
Lanham, Love and Oliverio)
Recognizing the achievements of the Honorable Robert C. Byrd,
longest-serving United States Senator.
Whereas, The Honorable Robert C. Byrd began his legislative
career with election to the West Virginia House of Delegates in
1946 and was elected to the West Virginia Senate in 1950. In 1952,
he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, where
he served until he was elected to the United States Senate in 1959;
and
Whereas, The Honorable Robert C. Byrd, who has served in the
United States Congress 25 percent of the time that America has been
a nation, has gained recognition in the nation and the world as a
proven leader in Congress; and
Whereas, The Honorable Robert C. Byrd has received many titles
during his tenure in the United States Senate. He has served as
the Majority Leader, Minority Leader and Majority Whip of the
United States Senate. He has served as Chairman of the powerful
Senate Committee on Appropriations and is currently the ranking member. He has served as the President Pro Tempore, which placed
him third in the line of succession to the presidency of the United
States; and
Whereas, The Honorable Robert C. Byrd is an expert on the
history, customs and procedures of the United States Senate, which
has earned him the unofficial title of "Dean of the Senate"; and
Whereas, Because of the knowledge and expertise of the
Honorable Robert C. Byrd in the legislative process, his counsel
has been sought by 10 American presidents and hundreds of
colleagues of both houses of Congress; and
Whereas, Throughout his distinguished career, the Honorable
Robert C. Byrd has remained focused on the problems that face the
people of West Virginia and has contributed much to the betterment
of all West Virginians; and
Whereas, West Virginia is appreciative of the dedication and
commitment of the Honorable Robert C. Byrd to the people of West
Virginia. They are also appreciative of the contributions of his
beloved wife, the late Erma Ora Byrd, who graciously and
unselfishly shared her husband with a grateful nation. On her
passing, the Senate extends its sincere sympathy; and
Whereas, West Virginia is immensely proud that our Senior
Senator is now America's Senior Senator; therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate:
That the Senate hereby recognizes the achievements of the Honorable Robert C. Byrd, longest-serving United States Senator;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the West Virginia Senate extends its
appreciation to the Honorable Robert C. Byrd for the many
contributions he has made to West Virginia for the betterment of
its citizens; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the West Virginia Senate extends its
sincere sympathy to the Honorable Robert C. Byrd on the passing of
his beloved wife and companion, Erma Ora Byrd. With grace and
dignity, she unselfishly shared her husband with a grateful nation;
and, be it
Further Resolved, That the West Virginia Senate is pleased to
have its Senior United States Senator now known as America's Senior
Senator; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Clerk is hereby directed to forward
a copy of this resolution to the Honorable Robert C. Byrd.
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