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Senate Resolution 93 relative to the death of Howell T. Heflin, former US Senator for the State of Alabama.

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A decorated US Marine who served in WWII, Senator Heflin served as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court for six years and as a US Senator for 18 years.

Sponsor: Senator Harry Reid

Vote: Passed Senate by Unanimous Consent

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost.

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   S. Res. 93

   Whereas Howell Heflin served as a United States Marine from 1942-1946 and was awarded the Silver Star for bravery;

   Whereas Howell Heflin served as Chief Justice of the Alabama Supreme Court from 1971-1977;

   Whereas Howell Heflin served the people of Alabama with distinction for 18 years in the United States Senate; and

   Whereas Howell Heflin served the Senate as Chairman of the Select Committee on Ethics in the ninety-sixth and one hundred-second Congresses;

   Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Howell T. Heflin, former member of the United States Senate.

   Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

   Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Howell T. Heflin.

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