Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving Republican in U.S. House history, will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol next week, Speaker Pelosi announced.
Young's office announced the congressman's death in a statement Friday night. He was 88.
Pelosi's office said a formal ceremony will be held with the Young family, which will be open to invited guests. Following the memorial service, there will be viewing open to members of Congress. Lying in state is an honor traditionally bestowed upon American political and military leaders. Young will lie in state in National Statuary Hall.
Earlier, he was one of only 13 Republicans who voted for a roughly $1 trillion package of road and other infrastructure projects, which he described as perhaps the country's “last best chance" to make the federal investments necessary to strengthen the country's infrastructure needs for the next century and beyond.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Alaska Rep. Don Young will lie in state at U.S. CapitolAlaska Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving Republican in U.S. House history, will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol on March 29, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Monday.
Read more »
Colleagues, opponents remember Rep. Don YoungDon Young sought his 26th term in Congress at the time of his death. Campaigning can often be the most challenging part of serving in politics, but not to Don Young.
Read more »
Anchorage mayor proposes renaming Port of Alaska after late Rep. Don YoungAnchorage Mayor Dave Bronson on Monday announced a proposal to rename the Port of Alaska after Rep. Don Young, who died Friday at the age of 88.
Read more »
Don Young, dean of the House, dies at 88'It's with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce Congressman Don Young (R-AK), the Dean of the House and revered champion for Alaska, passed away today while traveling home to Alaska,' the statement said.
Read more »
Don Young: The man, the myth, the malapropisms - Alaska Public MediaAlaska Congressman Don Young was famous for rough edges and coarse language. He was also regularly named one of the most effective members of Congress.
Read more »