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Bennie Thompson: “I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H.…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2015
I offer a privileged resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 99 In the House of Representatives, U.S., February 10, 2015: Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of the Honorable Alan Nunnelee, a Representative from the State of Mississippi. 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. The resolution was agreed to. A motion to reconsider was laid on the table. ____________________
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Bennie Thompson
Democratic · Mississippi
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Feb 10, 2015

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