IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

Mrs. Boxer (for herself and Mrs. Feinstein) introduced the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Relative to the death of Alan Cranston, former United States Senator or the State of California.

Whereas Alan MacGregor Cranston had a long and distinguished career, beginning with service as a foreign correspondent and continuing with service in the United States Office of War Information and in the United States Army;

Whereas Alan Cranston was a leader in his State before coming to the Congress, serving as State Controller of California for eight years;

Whereas Alan Cranston served the people of California with distinction for 24 years in the United States Senate;

Whereas Senator Cranston was lifelong advocate for world peace and the defense of democratic institutions;

Whereas Senator Cranston was an unwavering friend of the environment and California's remarkable natural resources;

Whereas Senator Cranston was a leader in the United States Senate in many areas, including the fields of affordable housing, mass transit, veterans affairs, civil rights and education; and

Whereas Senator Cranston left a lasting legacy in his post-Senate career through his efforts to curb the spread of nuclear weapons and to eliminate
the scourge of nuclear weapons from the planet, efforts which continued until the day he died:

Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Alan Cranston, former member of the United States Senate.

Resolved, That the Secretary of the Senate communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy thereof to the family of the deceased.

Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns or recesses today, it stand adjourned or recessed as a further mark of respect to the memory of the Honorable Alan Cranston.