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  • The resolution, S. RES. 925, recognizes the death of Fred R. Harris, a former U.S. Senator from Oklahoma. It outlines his notable achievements, including his early political career, contributions to Senate committees, and his efforts to promote diversity and reform in the Democratic National...

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    The U.S. Senate is saying goodbye and sending comforting wishes to the family of Fred R. Harris, who was an important leader and former Senator from Oklahoma. They remember all the good things he did for the country and will send this message to his family and to the House of Representatives.

  • S. RES. 872 is a resolution introduced in the Senate to honor and remember Daniel J. Evans, a former Senator from Washington State. The resolution recounts his life achievements, including his birth in Seattle, his military service in the Navy during World War II and the...

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    S. RES. 872 is a special message from the Senate to share their sadness about Daniel J. Evans, who was an important leader from Washington. He did many great things for people, like serving in the Navy and helping as a governor and senator, and now they want to remember him by stopping everything for a little while to show how much they cared.

  • S. RES. 872 is a resolution from the United States Senate recognizing the life and contributions of Daniel J. Evans, a former Senator from Washington State. Evans had a distinguished career, including three terms as Governor of Washington, service in the U.S. Navy during World War II and the...

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    This is a special message from the Senate that says they are sad about the death of Daniel J. Evans, who used to be a Senator from Washington, and they will take a short break to remember him. He was a leader in many important jobs, like being a Governor and helping the environment, and he also served in the Navy during wars.

  • S. RES. 888 is a resolution passed by the United States Senate to honor the life and legacy of James Ralph Sasser, a former Senator from Tennessee. The resolution recounts Senator Sasser's significant contributions, including his service in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, his...

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    The United States Senate wrote a special message to say thank you and goodbye to a man named James Ralph Sasser, who did important jobs helping people in Tennessee and in the whole country, like being a senator and an ambassador. They also decided to send this message to his family and to take a break in his honor.