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Week Ending November 16, 2007

H.RES.709 Recognizing and honoring the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 2007, and for other purposes.

Having held the position of Speaker of the House for over 17 years, Sam Rayburn died in 1961. In 1957 the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum was dedicated. The resolution recognizes its 50^th anniversary.

Sponsor:  Rep. Ralph Hall (TX-4^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote November 13, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Whereas Samuel Taliaferro Rayburn, affectionately known as `Mr. Sam', held the position of Speaker of the House of Representatives for a record seventeen and a half years; and

Whereas the legendary former Speaker of the House served twenty-four consecutive terms as United States Representative of the Fourth District of Texas, until his death in 1961: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes and honors the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Sam Rayburn Library and Museum on October 9, 2007, as well as completion of phase one of the museum restoration program, and also recognizes the many supporters and contributors whose efforts have helped maintain and improve the Library and Museum.

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