Memorial Services Held in the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States, Together with Tributes Presented in Eulogy of William F. Ryan: Late a Representative from New YorkU.S. Government Printing Office, 1972 - 98 pages |
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Page 21 - But, his unbiased opinion, his mature judgment, his enlightened conscience, he ought not to sacrifice to you; to any man, or to any set of men living.
Page 95 - If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away.
Page 51 - Who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.
Page 93 - Arms of the House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of...
Page 21 - Certainly, gentlemen, it ought to be the happiness and glory of a representative to live in the strictest union, the closest correspondence, and the most unreserved communication with his constituents.
Page 93 - Resolved, That the Secretary communicate these resolutions to the House of Representatives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
Page 93 - House be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolutions and that the necessary expenses In connection therewith be paid out of the contingent fund of the House. Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased.
Page 94 - Representatives and transmit a copy thereof to the family of the deceased. Resolved, That when the Senate adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased Representative.
Page vii - He was admitted to the bar, and commenced the practice of law in 1811, and soon attained eminence in his profession.
Page 93 - Res. 436) were read, considered by unanimous consent, and unanimously agreed to, as follows : Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow the announcement of the death of Hon.