Proceedings in the Senate MONDAY, September 13, 1971. The Senate met at 10 a.m. and was called to order by the President pro tempore [Mr. Ellender]. The Chaplain, the Reverend Edward L. R. Elson, D.D., offered the following prayer: Eternal Father, in whom we live and move and have our being, we thank Thee for the life and work of our fallen comrade, WINSTON L. PROUTY. We give thanks to Thee for his selfless service to his State, to the Nation, and to the world. For his dedication to human betterment, the care of the aged, help for the needy, and instruction to the young, we give Thee thanks. For his fidelity to high trust, for his elevated patriotism, and his devotion to the cause of justice and peace at home and abroad, we give Thee thanks. For his gentle manner, his quiet demeanor, and his steadfast faith in Thee, we give Thee thanks. May the memory of his great and good life speak to us of the higher qualities which abide all time and move us to a deeper commitment to be Thy faithful servants all our days. And now we beseech Thee to be with all who serve in this Chamber, that we may have wisdom and grace to do justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with Thee. In the Redeemer's name we pray. Amen. Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, for the information of the Senate, and after discussing the matter with the distinguished minority leader, the Senator from Pennsylvania [Mr. SCOTT], we wish to announce that tomorrow the Senate will be in session from 10 o'clock in the morning until 1 o'clock in the afternoon. At that time, we will adjourn and the membership will then have the opportunity to attend the funeral services for our late departed and beloved colleague, Senator WINSTON L. PROUTY. The funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. in Georgetown. On Wednesday, September 15, the Senate will meet and any votes which might be considered that day will be postponed until Thursday, so that Senators who wish to attend the funeral in Vermont will be able to do so on that basis. Mr. AIKEN. Mr. President, for 33 years, WINSTON PROUTY devoted most of his time to public service on the local, State, and national scene. Eight of these years were served in the U.S. House of Representatives and nearly 13 in the U.S. Senate. During the 21 years in the U.S. Congress, WIN devoted much of his time to urging assistance to the needy and underprivileged people of this Nation, the sick, the poor, and those in need of educational opportunity. His record in this field is outstanding. Last Friday, September 10, his distinguished career came to an end. The omnipotent power which mankind has never been able to fathom or define and which controls the course and destiny of every one of us, called for my colleague WIN PROUTY to come home. Since I expect there will be a time set aside for Members of this Senate to pay their respects to our devoted colleague on this floor, I will say no more at this time. Mrs. Aiken joins me in extending to Mrs. Prouty and the members of the Prouty family our deepest sympathy. Mr. MANSFIELD. If the distinguished minority leader will yield momentarily, and the Senator from Vermont will yield me the remainder of my time, just to join the distinguished Senator from Vermont [Mr. Aiken] in the remarks he has just expressed about our late beloved colleague, Senator WINSTON L. PROUTY, I would say we will miss him; we will miss WIN PROUTY because of his many outstanding contributions which his senior colleague has just enumerated. Most especially, I should say that Senator PROUTY held a large place in his heart for the older citizens of this country. He was their advocate and friend. He worked consistently and tirelessly to bring about the betterment of their lives, and the improvement of their condition in our society. No Member of this body understood better or appreciated more the needs of older Americans. We will all miss him. His will be a place most difficult to fill. His work for educational improvements, and his efforts to better the health and welfare of all Americans are a legacy of great distinction. WINSTON PROUTY of Vermont served his Nation with deep devotion and high integrity. His loss is profound; it will be felt in the days, weeks, months, and years ahead. I certainly join in extending the condolences of this institution to his wife and loved ones. Mr. SCOTT. Mr. President, first, I should like to say, so that the Congressional Record will show it, that those Senators who find it possible to make arrangements to be in Vermont on Wednesday next, will, I hope, notify the appropriate Senate officials so that arrangements can be made for them to attend the funeral of Senator PROUTY. I am sure that is what the distinguished majority leader would wish also. Mr. President, at a later date I shall have more to say about my good friend and colleague, WIN PROUTY. We served in the House together. We came over here to the Senate on the same day. There were three of us on this side of the aisle who came over as new Senators then, Senator PROUTY, Senator Keating of New York, and myself. WIN PROUTY and I were associated for a long time together. We were longtime friends. I was tremendously devoted to him and his dear wife. We miss him sorely. A very fine and wonderful man has gone on to his reward. At some future time, we will all have an opportunity to pay a more adequate tribute to him. Mr. AIKEN. Mr. President, I send to the desk two resolutions and ask for their prompt consideration. The PRESIDENT pro tempore. The first resolution will be stated. The assistant legislative clerk read the resolution as follows: SENATE RESOLUTION 165 Resolved, That the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable WINSTON L. PROUTY, late a Senator from the State of Vermont. |