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Senator moves adjournment in memory of Manuel B. Barrows
Summary
Senator Miss Dooner asked the Senate to adjourn in memory of Manuel B. Barrows and recited a detailed tribute to his life; the Senate observed a moment of silence and adjourned in his memory.
Senator Miss Dooner moved that when the Senate adjourns it do so in memory of Manuel B. Barrows. She offered a detailed tribute describing Barrows' birth in Mira Fogo, Cabo Verde in 1937, his immigration to the United States in 1976, his family and community involvement, and his faith and service.
Following the tribute the Senate voted by voice to adopt the motion, asked for a moment of silence in his memory, and the presiding officer announced that the Senate would stand adjourned in memory of Mr. Barrows to meet again Thursday at 1 p.m.
The transcript records the tribute as delivered on the floor and the unanimous voice vote adopting the adjournment in memory; no additional legislative actions were tied to the memorial.
Next step: The Senate will reconvene Thursday at 1 p.m., as ordered on the floor.
