whereas, robert francis kennedy served the people of new york with distinct in the senate after serving as the 64th attorney general. whereas, edward moore kennedy served the people of massachusetts with distinction in the senate for nearly half a century, acting as a tireless advocate for those who might otherwise have been without an advocate. whereas, the senate has been greatly enriched by the dedication, compassion, and talent of the three kennedy brothers who served as senators. whereas, in the caucus room of the russell senate office building, the people of the united states have commemorated tragedy, celebrated triumph, and held hearings of great importance on the most important issues facing the nation. whereas, it was in the caucus room of the russell senate office building that both senator john fitzgerald kennedy and senator robert francis kennedy announced their intention to run for the office of the president of the united states. whereas, a spirit of passionate advocacy and deep respect for the institution of the senate should govern the deliberations that take place in t