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Resolved, That the secretary transmit a copy of this resolution to the members of the family of the deceased as an expression of the deep and heartfelt sympathy of the members of this organization; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be submitted to the friend and associate of the deceased, the Honorable SAMUEL DICKSTEIN, with a request that the same be spread upon the records of Congress as a tribute of respect of this organization to the memory of Dr. WILLIAM I. SIROVICH.

Remarks by Representative Scrugham

Of Nevada

Mr. SCRUGHAM. Mr. Speaker, under leave to extend my remarks in the Record, I include the following tribute to the late Representative SIROVICH by the Democratic steering committee of the House:

In the passing of WILLIAM SIROVICH, the Democratic steering committee of the House of Representatives has lost a faithful member and a conscientious officer.

His broad experience, good judgment, and wise counsel proved valuable to the work of the Democratic steering committee, and he won the respect of all with whom he was brought into contact.

Mindful of their long association with Representative SIROVICH as an official of this body, and of his constructive work on behalf of this organization, the members of the Democratic steering committee gratefully record its appreciation of him by adopting the following:

Be it resolved, That we attest to the inspiration and support Representative SIROVICH brought to the deliberations of this committee, and the House committees upon which he faithfully served; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this organization, and that a copy be sent to the family of Dr. SIROVICH as a testimonial of our sincere appreciation of his usefulness, not only as a member of the Democratic steering committee, but also as a member of the United States House of Representatives.

Remarks by Representative Culkin

Of New York

Mr. CULKIN. Mr. Speaker, the passing of Congressman WILLIAM I. SIROVICH, of the Fourteenth District of New York was a great shock to the Congress. During my service here in Congress I had come to know him intimately. I had served with him on the Merchant Marine Committee of the House and had come to know and respect and admire his splendid qualities of mind and heart.

Dr. SIROVICH was a true humanitarian. His outstanding trait was an unfailing devotion to the cause of the underprivileged. He knew and understood the economic handicaps of the man in the street. His service in the House was marked by a devotion to the underprivileged. Economic injustice always roused his ire, and he fought a continuing battle for those whose lives are not cast along happy lines. This was his outstanding characteristic. May his soul rest in peace.

Remarks by Representative Kramer

Of California

Mr. KRAMER. Mr. Speaker, when the messenger of death knocked at the door of the House and summoned to everlasting life our dearly beloved colleague, Congressman WILLIAM I. SIROVICH, he took one of our most beloved Members.

My acquaintance and friendship with the "Doctor," as he was familiarly known, began when I was elected to Congress in 1932, and during the 7 years I served with him on the Patents Committee I became very fond of him and admired his brilliant statesmanship. The value of his friendship is inestimable, and to evaluate his achievements is wellnigh impossible. The scope of his labors was almost allembracing, and he was a dominent influence in whatever field of endeavor he was occupied. He was a most forceful and eloquent speaker, and his silver-tongued oratory will long be remembered.

Mere words are inadequate to pay tribute to the noble, selfsacrificing, energetic personality that was Dr. SIROVICH. His loss will be keenly felt for a long time to come. We salute and cherish his memory-we believe that in the breast of all who knew him there is enshrined an unwritten memorial of his deeds—we pray his departed soul may rest in peace.

Remarks by Representative Merritt

Of New York

Mr. MERRITT. Mr. Speaker, our late colleague, “Doc” SIROVICH, as he was affectionately known among the Members of the House, whose sudden departure we deplore and whose passing we mourn, was a scholarly gentleman and an able legislator.

His sincerity at all times was admirable, and at no time was the constituency of this Representative ever neglected or their rights jeopardized by his actions.

He was the exemplar of humanitarianism, his every act was kindness toward his fellow man.

In his death we have lost a real friend and wise counselor.

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