That—
the Senate—
has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Joseph Maxwell Cleland;
honors the life and legacy of the late Senator Joseph Maxwell Cleland for his—
courage and sacrifice in combat in the Vietnam War;
unwavering dedication to Georgia as a State Senator, Secretary of State, and Senator; and
honorable service to the United States and veterans of the United States through his lifetime of public service and tenure as Administrator of the Veterans Administration;
proclaims that Joseph Maxwell Cleland—
represented the best of Georgia’s commitment to the United States; and
served continually for more than 50 years with an unwavering commitment to public service; and
respectfully requests that the Secretary of the Senate—
communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives; and
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Joseph Maxwell Cleland; and
when the Senate adjourns today, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Joseph Maxwell Cleland.