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On the recordFebruary 6, 1999
As a mark of respect to the memory of R. Scott Bates, Legislative Clerk of the United States Senate, all flags of the United States located on Capitol Buildings or on the Capitol grounds shall be flown at half-staff on the day of his interment.
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Trent Lott

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Resolution to honor R. Scott Bates by lowering flags to half-staff.

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