Dole to lie in state in Capitol Rotunda
By Olafimihan Oshin - 12/06/21 03:28 PM EST
The late Sen. Bob Dole (R-Kan.) will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda on Thursday, congressional leaders announced.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) said in a joint statement on Monday that a formal arrival and departure ceremony will be also held for Dole. The ceremony will be invite-only due to pandemic safety measures.
“Senator Dole was an extraordinary patriot, who devoted his entire life to serving our nation with dignity and integrity,” Pelosi said. “May it be a comfort to his loving wife, his dear daughter and all his loved ones that a grateful nation joins them in mourning during this sad time.”
Dole, a former presidential candidate and two-time Purple Heart recipient, died Sunday at the age of 98.
President Biden ordered all flags to be flown at half-staff through Dec. 9 to honor Dole’s legacy.
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