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STATE OF RHODE ISLAND | |
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IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY | |
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JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2007 | |
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H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N | |
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EXPRESSING PROFOUND SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF | |
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DAVID HALBERSTAM | |
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Introduced By: Representative Raymond J. Sullivan | |
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Date Introduced: April 26, 2007 | |
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Referred To: House read and passed | |
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WHEREAS, It is with great sadness that this House has learned of the passing of David |
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Halberstam. He was a brilliant journalist who relentlessly followed his stories, and a nationally |
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acclaimed author, who was tragically killed in a car crash, at the age of 73, while in pursuit of his |
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latest research; and |
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WHEREAS, Born in New York City, the son of an Army surgeon and a school teacher, |
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Mr. Halberstam attended Harvard where he was editor of the student newspaper. He later |
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reported on the civil rights movement in the South for the Daily Times Leader of West Point and |
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the Nashville Tennessean. He married Jean Sandness, who is also a writer, and together the |
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couple had one daughter, Julia; and |
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WHEREAS, Joining the New York Times in 1960, Mr. Halberstam’s nascent career took |
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him to Vietnam, where his often controversial insights into America’s policy ignited discussions |
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and controversy on a national level; and |
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WHEREAS, Mr. Halberstam became a world renowned author who is perhaps best |
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known for his novel “The Best and the Brightest”, a memorable analysis of the flaws in American |
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policy towards Vietnam; and |
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WHEREAS, Delving into topics on sports and athletic competition, Mr. Halberstam also |
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authored “The Amateurs” and “The Breaks of the Game” to name just a few of his acclaimed |
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works; and |
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WHEREAS, There is no doubt that David Halberstam, a brilliant free-thinker and a |
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gentleman, left the literary community and this nation more informed and enlightened by his |
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life’s endeavors. His integrity and common sense enriched the lives of all who knew him and set |
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a standard for journalistic excellence that is an inspiration to us all; now, therefore be it |
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RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and |
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Providence Plantations hereby expresses our deepest sympathies on the passing of David |
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Halberstam; and be it further |
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RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to |
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transmit duly certified copies of this resolution to Jean Halberstam and Julia Halberstam. |
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