Memorial Services Held in the House of Representatives and Senate of the United States, Together with Remarks Presented in Eulogy of William M. Ketchum, Late a Representative from CaliforniaU.S. Government Printing Office, 1978 - 82 pages |
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... Nation , and a fighter for what he believed was right . He was a forceful and active man who served the Nation well on the Ways and Means Committee , and his constituents well in the 18th District of California . As a rancher himself ...
... Nation , and a fighter for what he believed was right . He was a forceful and active man who served the Nation well on the Ways and Means Committee , and his constituents well in the 18th District of California . As a rancher himself ...
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... Nation has lost a good , tough , dedicated lawmaker . Mr. Speaker , I indeed will miss him very , very much . He was a fine lawmaker . Mr. FUQUA . Mr. Speaker , I know my colleagues share with me the feeling of great loss with the ...
... Nation has lost a good , tough , dedicated lawmaker . Mr. Speaker , I indeed will miss him very , very much . He was a fine lawmaker . Mr. FUQUA . Mr. Speaker , I know my colleagues share with me the feeling of great loss with the ...
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... Nation dur- ing war and peace . Truly one of God's great noblemen , BILL had a compassion for people . I shall always remember BILL for his many messages of encouragement during my stay in the Bethesda Naval Hospital . As a result of ...
... Nation dur- ing war and peace . Truly one of God's great noblemen , BILL had a compassion for people . I shall always remember BILL for his many messages of encouragement during my stay in the Bethesda Naval Hospital . As a result of ...
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... Nation with the greatest of dignity and honor . He had a love for this country second to none and his service in the House of Representatives since 1973 will be a lasting memorial to one who was proud to represent the 18th Congressional ...
... Nation with the greatest of dignity and honor . He had a love for this country second to none and his service in the House of Representatives since 1973 will be a lasting memorial to one who was proud to represent the 18th Congressional ...
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... Nation has lost a dedicated legislator . California has lost a tireless worker , and I have lost a friend in the passing of BILL KETCHUM . BILL KETCHUM came to this House just 6 years ago , and quickly established himself as a leader of ...
... Nation has lost a dedicated legislator . California has lost a tireless worker , and I have lost a friend in the passing of BILL KETCHUM . BILL KETCHUM came to this House just 6 years ago , and quickly established himself as a leader of ...
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Page 9 - House, with such Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed to attend the funeral. Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms of the 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. The resolutions...
Page 82 - 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 the memory of the deceased the Senate do now take a recess until 12 o'clock meridian on Monday next.
Page 10 - Clerk will report the remainder of the resolution. The Clerk read as follows: Resolved, That as a further mark of respect the House do now adjourn.
Page 81 - I call up my resolution at the desk and ask for its immediate consideration. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The resolution will be stated. The...
Page 25 - And when he fell in whirlwind, he went down As when a kingly cedar green with boughs Goes down with a great shout upon the hills And leaves a lonesome place against the sky.
Page 81 - The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there objection to the present consideration of the bill?
Page 82 - The SPEAKER. The question is on agreeing to the resolution. The resolution was agreed to.
Page 5 - Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that when the House adjourns today it adjourn to meet on Monday next.
Page 27 - ... this sunny Thursday afternoon, as he was but a week ago, I know what his advice would be. "Why don't you guys just insert your statement in the Record so we can go out and play golf?" Mr. MOORHEAD of California. Mr. Speaker, BILL KETCHUM cannot be replaced in our lives and our hearts, but in a way he is going to be with us for a long, long time. I find myself coming into this Chamber and seeing him walking out the door and down the aisle. I really cannot get it through my mind that he is gone...
Page vii - Calif.; born in Los Angeles, Calif., September 2, 1921; schooling in Los Angeles County included Military School in North Hollywood, graduating in 1939; attended Colorado School of Mines and Uni-versity of Southern California, majoring in commerce; left school to enter the Armed Forces; served in the US Army, 77th Infantry Division, Pacific Theater, during World War II; in 1950, recalled into service during the Korean conflict and served with the 441st Counterintelligence Corps Detachment in Japan...