Text of House Resolution Honoring Lady Thatcher

House Majority Leader Eric Cantor’s office released text of the resolution that will pass by unanimous consent tonight honoring the late former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Margaret Thatcher. The resolution will request Secretary of State John Kerry to communicate the content of the resolution to Thatcher’s family and the British Parliament. Thatcher, known as the “Iron Lady” to many, passed away at the age 87 on Monday in London :

113th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. __

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Mr. Cantor submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on _______________

RESOLUTION

Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death of the Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Resolved, That the House of Representatives has learned with profound sorrow of the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Resolved, that the House of Representatives tenders its deep sympathies to the members of the family of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher and her countrymen.

Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the legacy of Baroness Margaret Thatcher for her life-long commitment to advancing freedom, liberty, and democracy and for her friendship to the United States of America.
Resolved, That the Secretary of State be requested to communicate these expressions of sentiment to the family of the deceased and to the Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland.

Resolved, That when the House adjourn today it do so as a mark of respect to the memory of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher.

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