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“ON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH ROBINETTE BIDEN, III” mentioning the U.S. Dept. of Justice was published in the House of Representatives section on pages H3904 on June 4, 2015.
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ON THE PASSING OF JOSEPH ROBINETTE BIDEN, III
Mr. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk a resolution and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House and, further, that it be read in full.
The Clerk read the resolution, as follows:
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Whereas Joseph Robinette ``Beau'' Biden, III, born in Wilmington, Delaware and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Syracuse University law school, served our country as an attorney in the Department of Justice for seven years, including assisting the nation of Kosovo in rebuilding their criminal justice system;
Whereas Beau Biden served his beloved State of Delaware for eight years as Attorney General;
Whereas Beau Biden joined the Army in 2003 at the age of 34, rose to the rank of major in the Delaware Army National Guard's Judge Advocate General Corps, deployed to Iraq in 2008 and received the Bronze Star for his service;
Whereas Beau Biden leaves behind a beloved wife, Hallie, and two children, Natalie and Hunter; and
Whereas Beau Biden was the eldest son of the former Senator from Delaware and current Vice President of the United States and President of the United States Senate, Joseph Robinette Biden, Jr.: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the untimely death of Joseph Robinette Biden, III.
Resolved, That the Clerk of the House of Representatives communicate this resolution to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the Vice President of the United States.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California?
Mr. CARNEY. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, I rise in support of this resolution that celebrates the life of Beau Biden, the son of our Vice President, my State's former attorney general, and my good friend.
This past weekend, Beau Biden left this world far too young, at the age of 46. My home State of Delaware and this country suffered a loss that is deeply painful and deeply personal.
Beau won our hearts when, as a young boy, he and his brother survived a car accident that killed his baby sister and his mother. His father, Joe, was sworn in to the United States Senate at Beau's hospital bedside.
After the accident, Joe held his children tight because he knew how fragile life was. And the rest of Delaware did the same with the entire Biden family.
We watched Beau grow into a young lawyer and then elected him twice to be our attorney general, where he became a champion of protecting the most vulnerable among us. We were filled with pride as we watched him join the National Guard and deploy to Iraq.
We were inspired by his example as a loving husband to Hallie, a doting father to Natalie and Hunter, and, as always, a devoted son and brother. Family for Beau, like Joe, was everything.
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Beau was a truly giving person. He appreciated the good in others in a way that we all should. He leaves a legacy that calls on each of us to be more gentle in our judgments and more gracious with our thanks. Beau was one of the best of the good guys.
Back in my home State of Delaware, people are hurting. It feels like every person you meet has been wounded by this loss, and just wishes there were something we could do to support our friends, the Bidens.
It is they who are comforting us. They have shown us the courage to believe that there is something more enduring than grief. Love endures. Beau and his family, through their love for each other, have shown us that.
So as we say good-bye to this distinguished American, this genuinely good man, we say to him: Until we meet again, Beau. May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
I withdraw my reservation of objection.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the gentleman from California?
There was no objection.
The resolution was agreed to.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.
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