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Senate members pay tribute to former Representative Gene Ward, observe moment of silence
Summary
Senators paid tribute on the floor to former state Representative Gene Ward, who died earlier that morning, and the chamber adjourned in his memory after a moment of silence and a standing recess.
The Senate opened a series of floor remarks and announcements by noting the death of former state Representative Gene Ward earlier that morning and observing a moment of silence in his memory.
Senator Awa announced the request to adjourn on a rising vote to observe a moment of silence for Representative Gene Ward, saying Ward "served in the House of Representatives for 27 years, first getting elected in 1990" and noting he was 82 years…
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