What This Bill Does
This is a Senate resolution honoring James George Abourezk, a former United States Senator and House member from South Dakota who passed away. The resolution recognizes his life, legacy and accomplishments in public service.
Who It Affects
This resolution does not affect any specific individuals, businesses or agencies. It is an expression of respect from the Senate.
Key Provisions
The Senate acknowledges the death of James G. Abourezk, a former member of the United States Senate and House of Representatives (Sec. 1(A)).
The Senate honors Abourezk's life and legacy for his dedication to South Dakota as a public servant and his legislative accomplishments for the good of the United States (Sec. 1(B)).
The Secretary of the Senate must communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and send a copy to Abourezk's family (Sec. 1(C)).
When the Senate adjourns on the day this resolution passes, it will do so as a mark of respect to Abourezk's memory (Sec. 2).
What Changes
No laws or government programs change. This resolution expresses the Senate's respect for a deceased former member.
Important Definitions
None defined.
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118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 110
Honoring the life and legacy of the late James George Abourezk.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 15, 2023
Mr. ROUNDS (for himself, Mr. THUNE, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. MCCONNELL, Ms.
BALDWIN, Mr. BARRASSO, Mr. BENNET, Mrs. BLACKBURN, Mr.
BLUMENTHAL, Mr. BOOKER, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. BRAUN, Mrs. BRITT,
Mr. BROWN, Mr. BUDD, Ms. CANTWELL, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. CARDIN, Mr.
CARPER, Mr. CASEY, Mr. CASSIDY, Ms. COLLINS, Mr. COONS, Mr. COR-
NYN, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, Mr. COTTON, Mr. CRAMER, Mr. CRAPO, Mr.
CRUZ, Mr. DAINES, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. DURBIN, Ms. ERNST, Mrs.
FEINSTEIN, Mr. FETTERMAN, Mrs. FISCHER, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr.
GRAHAM, Mr. GRASSLEY, Mr. HAGERTY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr.
HEINRICH, Mr. HICKENLOOPER, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. HOEVEN, Mrs. HYDE-
SMITH, Mr. JOHNSON, Mr. KAINE, Mr. KELLY, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr.
KING, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mr. LANKFORD, Mr. LEE, Mr. LUJA´N, Ms.
LUMMIS, Mr. MANCHIN, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. MENENDEZ,
Mr. MERKLEY, Mr. MORAN, Mr. MULLIN, Ms. MURKOWSKI, Mr. MUR-
PHY, Mrs. MURRAY, Mr. OSSOFF, Mr. PADILLA, Mr. PAUL, Mr. PETERS,
Mr. REED, Mr. RICKETTS, Mr. RISCH, Mr. ROMNEY, Ms. ROSEN, Mr.
RUBIO, Mr. SANDERS, Mr. SCHATZ, Mr. SCHMITT, Mr. SCOTT of Florida,
Mr. SCOTT of South Carolina, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Ms. SINEMA, Ms. SMITH,
Ms. STABENOW, Mr. SULLIVAN, Mr. TESTER, Mr. TILLIS, Mr.
TUBERVILLE, Mr. VAN
HOLLEN, Mr. VANCE, Mr. WARNER, Mr.
WARNOCK, Ms. WARREN, Mr. WELCH, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. WICKER,
Mr. WYDEN, and Mr. YOUNG) submitted the following resolution; which
was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Honoring the life and legacy of the late James George
Abourezk.
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•SRES 110 ATS
Whereas James G. Abourezk was born in Wood, South Da-
kota, to Lebanese immigrants in 1931;
Whereas James G. Abourezk earned a degree in civil engi-
neering from the South Dakota School of Mines and
Technology, graduated from the University of South Da-
kota School of Law, and practiced law in Rapid City,
South Dakota;
Whereas James G. Abourezk served in the United States
Navy from 1948 to 1952;
Whereas James G. Abourezk was elected to the United States
House of Representatives in 1970 and represented the
State of South Dakota from 1971 to 1973;
Whereas James G. Abourezk was elected to the United States
Senate in 1972, representing the State of South Dakota
from 1973 to 1979, and was the first Arab American to
serve in the United States Senate;
Whereas James G. Abourezk re-established the Committee on
Indian Affairs of the Senate, serving as the first Chair
of the Committee after re-establishment;
Whereas James G. Abourezk co-authored and worked to pass
Public Law 95–341 (commonly known as the ‘‘American
Indian Religious Freedom Act’’) (42 U.S.C. 1996 et
seq.), the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978 (25 U.S.C.
1901 et seq.), and the Indian Self-Determination and
Education Assistance Act (25 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.);
Whereas James G. Abourezk, after leaving the Senate, co-
founded and was the first chair of the American-Arab
Anti-Discrimination Committee;
Whereas James G. Abourezk served as the first Attorney
General of the Navajo Nation from 1982 to 1983; and
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•SRES 110 ATS
Whereas James G. Abourezk continued to advocate on behalf
of Native American communities after his retirement:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That—
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(1) the Senate—
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(A) has heard with profound sorrow and
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deep regret the announcement of the death of
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James G. Abourezk, former member of the
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United States Senate and the House of Rep-
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resentatives;
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(B) honors the life and legacy of James G.
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Abourezk for his unwavering dedication to
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South Dakota as a public servant and his ac-
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complishments in legislating with principle and
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dedication for the good of the people of the
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United States; and
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(C) respectfully requests that the Secretary
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of the Senate communicate this resolution to
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the House of Representatives and transmit an
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enrolled copy thereof to the family of James G.
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Abourezk; and
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(2) when the Senate adjourns today, it stand
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adjourned as a further mark of respect to the mem-
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ory of James G. Abourezk.
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Æ
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