Proceedings in the House MONDAY, January 22, 1940. The Chaplain, Rev. James Shera Montgomery, D. D., offered the following prayer: O Thou in whose presence our souls take delight, on whom in affliction we call, clear our vision that we may see Thy face behind the darkest providence. Our souls wait in the solemnity of these moments. We pray for the patience of unanswered prayer and for the heart to wait until Thy perfect will shall be known. As today we walk toward Emmaus in sadness and loneliness, help us to see the empty sepulcher and the vision of our glorified Lord beyond the cross. The laborer's task is over; the battles of the years are past; the human barque, once brave and strong, no longer bears the buffetings of wrenching strains. As our days glide swiftly by, grant that the needy and the suffering may gather strength because of his heroic strife. Forever enfolded in the gracious arms of our blessed Saviour, may the loving companion of the years find rest and peace in these hours of her day and darkness. In the dear Redeemer's name. Amen. A message from the Senate, by Mr. Frazier, its legislative clerk, announced that the Senate had adopted the following resolution: Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Hon. WILLIAM E. BORAH, late a Senator from the State of Idaho. Resolved, That a committee of 10 Senators be appointed by the President of the Senate to take order for superintending the funeral of the deceased Senator, to be held in the Senate Chamber on Monday, January 22, 1940, at 12 o'clock and 30 minutes p. m., and that the Senate attend the same. Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives, transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased, and invite the House of Representatives to attend the funeral in the Senate Chamber, and to appoint a committee to act with the committee of the Senate. Resolved, That invitations be extended to the President of the United States and the Members of the Cabinet, the Chief Justice and Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Diplomatic Corps (through the Secretary of State), the Chief of Staff of the Army, the Chief of Naval Operations of the Navy, the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps, and the Commandant of the Coast Guard to attend the funeral in the Senate Chamber. Resolved, That, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the Senate do now adjourn until 12 o'clock and 15 minutes p. m., Monday, January 22, 1940. Mr. DWORSHAK. Mr. Speaker, it is with profound sorrow and a sense of keen personal loss that I announce at this time the passing, on January 19, of the distinguished senior Senator from Idaho, WILLIAM E. BORAH. For 33 years he served with devotion and loyalty the country he loved so intensely. His record and his achievements are known to all Americans. Mr. Speaker, later I shall speak at length upon the services of this distinguished American. At this time I offer a reso lution and ask its immediate consideration. The Clerk read (H. Res. 362) as follows: Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sorrow of the death of Hon. WILLIAM E. BORAH, a Senator of the United States from the State of Idaho. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased Senator. Resolved, That a committee of 10 Members be appointed on the part of the House to join the committee appointed on the part of the Senate to attend the funeral. The resolution was agreed to. The SPEAKER. The Chair appoints as members of the funeral committee, Mr. Boehne, Mr. Hill, Mr. Lemke, Mr. Murdock of Utah, Mr. White of Idaho, Mr. Hull, Mr. Arnold, Mr. Case of South Dakota, Mr. Dworshak, and Mr. Thorkelson. Mr. RAYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I offer a resolution. The Clerk read (H. Res. 363) as follows: Resolved, That the House of Representatives accepts the invitation of the Senate to attend the funeral services of the late Honorable WILLIAM E. BORAH, to be held in the Senate Chamber Monday, January 22, 1940, at 12:30 o'clock p. m., and that the committee appointed by the Speaker of the House to attend the funeral shall act in conjunction with the committee of the Senate to make the necessary arrangements. Resolved, That upon the return of the House to its Chamber following the services in the Senate Chamber, the Speaker shall, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator, declare the House adjourned. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate. The resolution was agreed to. Mr. WHITE of Idaho. Mr. Speaker, the State of Idaho and our country have lost a great leader, a great crusader, and one of the Nation's outstanding authorities on constitutional government. This country had in WILLIAM EDGAR BORAH, Senator from Idaho, a fearless advocate of the fundamental principles embodied in our Constitution and a stanch supporter of democratic government. Idaho and the Nation will long miss Senator BORAH and cannot soon fill the vacancy in the Nation's councils left by his passing. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to House Resolution 363, the Members of the House will now proceed to the Senate Chamber to attend the funeral services of the late Senator BORAH. The Speaker will take his place at the door and the majority and minority leaders and the other Members will follow in order and proceed to the Senate Chamber. Thereupon, at 12:15 o'clock p. m., the Members of the House proceeded to the Senate Chamber. At 1:01 o'clock p. m., the Members of the House returned to the House Chamber. The SPEAKER. Pursuant to the provisions of House Resolution 363, the House, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Senator, will stand adjourned until 12 o'clock noon tomorrow. Accordingly (at 1 o'clock and 2 minutes p. m.) the House, pursuant to its previous order, adjourned until Tuesday, January 23, 1940, at 12 o'clock noon. MONDAY, April 28, 1941. A message from the Senate by Mr. Baldridge, one of its clerks, announced that the Senate had passed the following resolutions: Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow of the death of Hon. WILLIAM E. BORAH, late a Senator from the State of Idaho. Resolved, That as a mark of respect to the memory of the deceased the business of the Senate be now suspended to enable his associates to pay tribute to his high character and distinguished public service. Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to his memory the Senate at the conclusion of these exercises shall stand adjourned. |