Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That, 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.
Resolution to honor R. Scott Bates by flying flags at half-staff.
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