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title: "A resolution honoring the life of Daniel Robert \"Bob\" Graham, former Senator for the State of Florida."
identifier: "118-SRES-668"
congress: 118
bill_number: 668
bill_type: "SRES"
version_code: "ats"
version_type: "ats"
bill_url: "https://chamberzero.com/congresses/118/bills/sres/668"
source: "https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-resolution/668"
site: "Chamber Zero"
site_url: "https://chamberzero.com"
rendered_at: "2026-06-03T21:47:52.792Z"
---
Whereas, on November 9, 1936, Daniel Robert Graham (referred to in this preamble as "Bob Graham") was born in Coral Gables, Florida;Whereas Bob Graham was a dedicated public servant who proudly represented the citizens of his community and the State of Florida;Whereas, from 1966 to 1970, Bob Graham began his political career as a member of the Florida House of Representatives;Whereas, from 1970 to 1978, Bob Graham served as a member of the Florida Senate representing the 48th District of Florida and the 33rd District of Florida;Whereas, from 1979 to 1987, Bob Graham served as the 38th Governor of Florida;Whereas, from 1987 to 2005, Bob Graham was elected to serve as a Senator representing the State of Florida in the Senate;Whereas, from 2001 to 2003, Bob Graham served as the Chair of the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate;Whereas, in the aftermath of the devastating terrorist attacks on 9/11, Bob Graham co-led the Joint Inquiry Into Intelligence Community Activities Before and After the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001;Whereas Bob Graham is remembered for his signature "workdays", during which he would work a full 8-hour day at various jobs representing constituents of the State of Florida to gain a better understanding of the work being performed, and he performed more than 400 "workdays" during his political career;Whereas Bob Graham authored 4 nonfiction books and an illustrated book for children; andWhereas Bob Graham is survived by his wife, Adele, 4 daughters, and several grandchildren: Now, therefore, be itThat the Senate—
  - (1) has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of Daniel Robert Graham (referred to in this resolution as "Bob Graham"), former member of the Senate;
  - (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to communicate this resolution to the House of Representatives and transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the family of Bob Graham; and
  - (3) stands adjourned, as a further mark of respect to the memory of the late Bob Graham, when the Senate adjourns today.