_Resolved_, That the business of the House be now suspended, that
opportunity be given for tributes to the memory of Hon. WILLIAM
HENRY FITZHUGH LEE, late a Representative from the State of
Virginia.
_Resolved_, As a further mark of respect to the memory of the
deceased, and in recognition of his eminent abilities as a
distinguished public servant, that the House, at the conclusion of
these memorial proceedings, shall stand adjourned.
_Resolved_, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the
Senate.
Mr. BARBOUR. Mr. President, I offer the resolutions which I send to the
desk.
The VICE-PRESIDENT. The resolutions will be read.
The resolutions were read, as follows:
_Resolved_, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the
announcement of the death of Hon. WILLIAM H.F. LEE, late a
Representative from the State of Virginia.
_Resolved_, That the business of the Senate be now suspended, in
order that fitting tribute may be paid to his memory.
_Resolved_, That as an additional mark of respect the Senate shall,
at the conclusion of these ceremonies, adjourn.