Honoring the life of James Ralph Sasser, former Senator for the State of Tennessee.
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Introduced on September 25, 2024 by Marsha Blackburn
Legislation Details
- Honors the life of James Ralph Sasser, former Senator from Tennessee.
- Born in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1936.
- Attended the University of Tennessee and graduated from Vanderbilt University in 1958.
- Received a law degree from Vanderbilt University Law School in 1961.
- Married Mary Gorman for over 60 years.
- Served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1957 to 1963.
- Elected to the Senate in 1976, serving three terms.
- Chaired the Senate Committee on the Budget from 1989 to 1995, negotiating budget deals under Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
- Served as Ambassador to China from 1996 to 1999, improving U.S.-China relations and managing protests against the U.S. Embassy in Beijing.
- Worked as a visiting professor at George Washington University and later at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
- Left a legacy of distinguished service to the State of Tennessee and its citizens.
- Survived by his wife, son, daughter, two sisters, and four grandchildren.
- The Senate expresses profound sorrow at his passing and requests communication of the resolution to the House of Representatives and his family.
Last updated 11/24/2024