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Tri-state lawmakers react to passing of Queen Elizabeth II
Washington,
September 12, 2022
(KCAU) — Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a symbol of stability in a turbulent era that saw the decline of the British empire and embarrassing dysfunction in her own family, died Thursday after 70 years on the throne. She was 96. The palace announced she died at Balmoral Castle, her summer residence in Scotland, where members of the royal family had rushed to her side after her health took a turn for the worse. Lawmakers from Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota have released statements on the recent passing of Queen Elizabeth II. [...]Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska’s 2nd Congressional DistrictOur hearts go out to the Royal Family and to our closest of allies, the British people. Queen Elizabeth was a lady of courage & character, and greatly admired... Read the full article here. |