IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 406
In tribute to Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and other Americans
who lost their lives on April 3, 1996, while in service to their country
on a mission to Bosnia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 18, 1996
Mr. GEPHARDT (for himself, Mr. GINGRICH, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. DIN-
GELL, Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. FORD, Mrs. COL-
LINS of Illinois, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. OWENS, Mr. FIELDS
of Louisiana, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. FRAZER, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WYNN, Mr.
DELLUMS, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. DIXON, Mr. RUSH, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr.
CLAY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. HOYER, Mr. MAT-
SUI, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr.
GEJDENSON, Mr. COLEMAN, Mr. GORDON, Mr. BROWN of California, Ms.
HARMAN, Mrs. KENNELLY, Mr. SAWYER, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. BONIOR,
Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. FROST, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms.
DELAURO, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. STENHOLM,
Mr. LEVIN, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. JOHNSTON of Florida, Ms.
PELOSI, Mr. REED, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. MILLER of California, Mr. SABO,
Mr. VOLKMER, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. SKAGGS, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. NEAL of
Massachusetts, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. BENT-
SEN, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. OBEY, Mr. OLVER,
Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. STUDDS, Mr. STOKES, Mr.
MEEHAN, Mr. BALDACCI, Mr. MCHALE, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. MASCARA,
Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. FILNER, Mr. BARCIA, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. ACKERMAN,
Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois,
Mr. DOYLE, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Miss
COLLINS of Michigan, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr. TOWNS, Mr.
YATES, Mr. THORNTON, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. POSHARD, Mr.
LANTOS, Mr. EVANS, Mr. MARTINEZ, Mr. HALL of Ohio, Mr. ANDREWS,
Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. NADLER, Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´, Mr. MARKEY, Mr.
STARK, Mr. MANTON, Mr. COYNE, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Mr.
MOAKLEY, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. KLINK,
Ms. ESHOO, Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. WARD, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. SPRATT,
Mr. ENGEL, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Ms. WATERS, Mr. LUTHER, Mr. KENNEDY
of Massachusetts, Mr. FARR of California, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. FURSE, Mr.
THOMPSON, Mr. DE LA GARZA, Mr. FLAKE, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDON-
•HRES 406 ATH
ALD, and Mr. FORBES) submitted the following resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
In tribute to Secretary of Commerce Ronald H. Brown and
other Americans who lost their lives on April 3, 1996,
while in service to their country on a mission to Bosnia.
Whereas Ronald H. Brown served the United States of Amer-
ica with patriotism and skill as a soldier, a civil rights
leader, and an attorney;
Whereas Ronald H. Brown devoted his life to opening doors,
building bridges, and helping those in need;
Whereas Ronald H. Brown lost his life in a tragic airplane
accident on April 3, 1996, while in service to his country
on a mission in Bosnia; and
Whereas thirty-two other Americans from government and in-
dustry who served the Nation with great courage,
achievement, and dedication also lost their lives in the ac-
cident: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives pays
tribute to the remarkable life and career of Ronald H.
Brown, and it extends condolences to his family; and be
it further
Resolved, That the House of Representatives also
pays tribute to the contributions of all those who perished,
and that we extend our condolences to the families of:
Staff Sergeant Gerald Aldrich, Duane Christian, Barry