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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... , counsel , and advice . I know firsthand of his dedicated commitment to a solid , respon- sive Government moving in the direction of wise , practical tax policies . He was always willing to fight for his principles no [ 16 ]
... , counsel , and advice . I know firsthand of his dedicated commitment to a solid , respon- sive Government moving in the direction of wise , practical tax policies . He was always willing to fight for his principles no [ 16 ]
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... commitment to principle . Many times I listened with great admiration as he stood in the well and articulately and persuasively expressed a profound insight . He was a self - made man with an amazing store of knowledge . He was a man of ...
... commitment to principle . Many times I listened with great admiration as he stood in the well and articulately and persuasively expressed a profound insight . He was a self - made man with an amazing store of knowledge . He was a man of ...
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... commitment to this country and to the principles on which it was founded . There's no doubt that at times BILL KETCHUM could be irrascible , but he was always thoughtful , perceptive , and persistent . The Ways and Means Committee has ...
... commitment to this country and to the principles on which it was founded . There's no doubt that at times BILL KETCHUM could be irrascible , but he was always thoughtful , perceptive , and persistent . The Ways and Means Committee has ...
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... commitment to public service . Prior to his election to the 93d Congress , he served for several terms in the California State Legislature . He served his Nation ad- mirably in the Armed Forces both in World War II and later in Korea ...
... commitment to public service . Prior to his election to the 93d Congress , he served for several terms in the California State Legislature . He served his Nation ad- mirably in the Armed Forces both in World War II and later in Korea ...
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... commitment to public service . His dedication to this Nation has placed us all in his debt . Mr. CONTE . Mr. Speaker , I would like to join my colleagues to- day in expressing profound sorrow and deep grief over the sudden loss of our ...
... commitment to public service . His dedication to this Nation has placed us all in his debt . Mr. CONTE . Mr. Speaker , I would like to join my colleagues to- day in expressing profound sorrow and deep grief over the sudden loss of our ...
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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...