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SRES 115

A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.

119th Congress Introduced by James Lankford and 1 co-sponsor

SRES 115 - Resolution Honoring the Late Senator David Lyle Boren OverviewBill Number: SRES 115 Title: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former

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Bill Summary · SRES 115

SRES 115 - Resolution Honoring the Late Senator David Lyle Boren

Overview

Bill Number: SRES 115
Title: A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable David Lyle Boren, former Senator for the State of Oklahoma.
Status: Introduced in Senate
Introduced: March 05, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This Senate resolution honors the life and legacy of the late Senator David Lyle Boren, who represented the state of Oklahoma in the United States Senate from 1979 to 2005. The resolution recognizes Senator Boren's distinguished career in public service, his bipartisan leadership, and his lasting impact on the state of Oklahoma and the nation.

Key Provisions

  • Expresses the Senate's profound sorrow and deepest condolences to the family of Senator David Lyle Boren upon his passing.
  • Celebrates Senator Boren's long and distinguished career in public service, including his tenure as the 21st President of the University of Oklahoma.
  • Highlights Senator Boren's reputation as a bipartisan consensus-builder who worked across the aisle to address critical issues facing the country.
  • Commends Senator Boren's commitment to education, his efforts to strengthen national security and intelligence capabilities, and his advocacy for fiscal responsibility and government reform.
  • Orders the resolution to be transmitted to the family of the late Senator Boren as an expression of the Senate's sympathy and appreciation for his lifetime of service.

Affected Parties and Impacts

This resolution primarily honors the life and legacy of the late Senator David Lyle Boren and his family. It also recognizes the significant contributions he made to the state of Oklahoma and the United States during his tenure in the Senate. The passage of this resolution would serve as a formal tribute from the United States Senate to commemorate Senator Boren's distinguished career and lasting impact.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

SRES 115 was introduced in the United States Senate on March 5, 2025. As a Senate resolution, it does not require the approval of the House of Representatives or the President to be adopted. The resolution is currently pending before the Senate, and it is expected to be considered and passed by the full Senate in the near future as a means of honoring the late Senator Boren.

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