Honoring the life, accomplishments, and legacy of Nelson Mandela and expressing condolences on his passing.

has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Nelson Mandela, former President of the Republic of South Africa;

tenders its deep sympathies to the members of the family of the late President Nelson Mandela and his fellow citizens;

honors the life, accomplishments, and legacy of former President Nelson Mandela and for his friendship to the United States;

requests the Secretary of State to communicate these expressions of sentiment to the family of the deceased and to the Parliament of the Republic of South Africa; and

requests that when the House adjourns today it do so as a mark of respect to the memory of the late President Nelson Mandela.