Whereas John Fitzgerald Kennedy was a true champion of education and the equality of educational opportunity for all, regardless of color, creed, social or economic status; and Whereas John Fitzgerald Kennedy was most articulate in his support of good citizenship, physical and mental fitness, vocational competence, and of improved living standards for all citizens; and Whereas John Fitzgerald Kennedy had become known and respected as a true champion of freedom, justice and understanding in America and among all nations; and Whereas John Fitzgerald Kennedy, with all his great responsibilities as the head of our Nation, still gave continued evidence of love of children and family and a deep concern for the values of home, community, church, and schools; and Whereas John Fitzgerald Kennedy endeared himself through his sincerity, his high principles and his ennobling example to young and old alike: Be it therefore Resolved, That the Board of Education of the Sacramento City Unified School District, on behalf of all pupils and the entire district staff does herewith express sincere and heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, daughter Caroline, son John F. Kennedy, Jr., and all members of the Kennedy family; and be it further Resolved, In order to perpetuate in this Sacramento community the memory of a great and renowned man, a new senior high school, now in progress of planning and soon to be built shall be known as the John F. Kennedy Senior High School; and be it further Resolved, That the Board of Education of the Sacramento City Unified School District of Sacramento, Calif., in special meeting assembled, does approve this resolution in sincere tribute to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States of America, whose tragic death brought deep sorrow to all loyal Americans and to the entire world; and be it further Resolved, To adjourn this meeting of the board of education in honor and sincere tribute to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, our late esteemed President. We hereunto set our hand and seal on this 27th day of November 1963. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SACRAMENTO By Jewel W. Blucher, president; Genevieve N. Di- Memorial Tributes in the Senate of the United States TRIBUTE BY Hon. Carl Hayden OF ARIZONA The President pro tempore laid before the Senate a joint resolution of the Legislature of the State of Arizona, which was ordered to lie on the table, as follows: HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION I A joint resolution on the death of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, 35th President of the United States Whereas on the 22d day of November, in the year 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th President of the United States, was stricken down by an assassin's bullet and Whereas the 26th Legislature of the State of Arizona, now convened in its second regular session, desires to record for posterity by this resolution both respect and tribute to the memory of our departed President: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Arizona: John Fitzgerald Kennedy typified the exemplary American by devotion to his country, by devotion to his family, by participation in the affairs of government, and by concern for the welfare of people both in America and throughout the world. He gave much in the defense of his native land against the foul designs of the enemy, and he joined with his fellow Americans in preparing again for conflict if it came, but he also joined with his fellow Americans in seeking the peace so that men, women, and children, wherever their abode, could accomplish the fulfillment of their lives without want or fear. Many have and will pay tribute to our fallen President for his devotion to the public welfare and many have and will pay tribute to his devotion to public service because he was not lacking in the sincerity of his resolutions and the courage of his efforts to secure their fulfillment. His fellow Americans recall in retrospect his devotion to his lovely and accomplished wife who shared with him and with pride observed the honors which a grateful people conferred upon him, and they will recall how Caroline and John not only kindled the warmth of his fatherly love but they also recall the affection for them imprinted in the hearts of people everywhere. But now, alas, the hopes, aspirations, and ambitions of a valiant President have been thwarted. Just a few weeks ago he commanded the respect and leadership of a free world, full of youth and promise. His was a role of action filled with conflict and anxiety. Never did people anywhere, free or slave, doubt his dedication to the dignity of man and the value of their freedom, and it was the nobility of this dedication that could have inspired him to proclaim to the world upon his inauguration: "Let every nation know that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, to assure the survival and success of liberty." John Fitzgerald Kennedy was dedicated to God, to his country, and to his fellow man. He fought valiantly in war and in peace to preserve that dedication. He accepted the truism that all men are created equal and fought until the end to convince people everywhere that discrimination between persons because of race or creed is violative of every historic document inscribed and proclaimed by the patriots who founded this Nation. The legislature of the State of Arizona, in further tribute to our fallen President, requests and directs the secretary of state of the State of Arizona to transmit copies of this resolution, under his hand and the great seal of the State of Arizona, to the President of the United States, to the President of the Senate of the United States, to the Speaker of the House of Representatives of the United States, and to Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of the late President. Passed the house January 13, 1964, by the following vote: 79 ayes, o nays, I not voting. Passed the senate January 14, 1964, by unanimous vote. Approved by the Governor, January 15, 1964. Filed in the office of the secretary of state, January 15, 1964. 549 TRIBUTES BY Hon. Mike Mansfield OF MONTANA Mr. President, during the past few days a great number of telegrams and letters have reached me. They are expressions of regret on the tragic death of President Kennedy. Some came to me in my capacity as majority leader. Others in my capacity as a Senator from Montana and still others as a friend to turn to in order to give voice to a profound grief. The telegrams came from Canada and from many countries in Latin America. They came from France, Denmark, Germany. They came from "just simple Montana people," from Indian tribes and from an association of sergeants at the San Antonio Air Base and from student associations in my State. They have one characteristic in common-an outpouring of a deep grief at the terrible loss. It is a grief which cannot be comforted by words. It can only be made to recede by a rededication to the purposes for which President Kennedy strove-a more decent nation in a more decent world. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that a selection of telegrams and letters be included as follows: HELENA, MONT., November 22, 1963. I am extremely proud of your actions in this time of tragedy. Express our support for you and President Johnson in the future. BILL SPEARE. |