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H.RES.717 Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Honorable Jo Ann Davis, a Representative of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
 

This is a traditional resolution in the event of the death of a Member of the House of Representatives.

The Speaker will appoint a committee to attend the funeral in an official capacity. Other Members will attend, as well.

Congresswoman Davis died of breast cancer.

Sponsor:  Rep. Frank Wolf (VA-10^th)

Vote: Passed House by voice vote October 9, 2007

Cost to the taxpayers: No discernible cost

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Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Jo Ann Davis, a Representative from the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Resolved, That a committee of such Members of the House as the Speaker may designate, together with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral.

Resolved, That the Sergeant-at-Arms of the House be authorized and directed 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 applicable accounts of the House.

Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased.

Attest:

Clerk.

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