Biography LUCIUS MENDEL RIVERS was born in Gumville, Berkeley County, S.C., September 28, 1905; attended the public schools, the College of Charleston, Charleston, S.C., and the University of South Carolina at Columbia; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1932 and commenced practice in Charleston, S.C.; member of the State house of representatives, 1933-36; delegate to the Democratic National Convention at Philadelphia in 1936; elected as a Democrat to the 77th and to the 15 succeeding Congresses, serving from January 3, 1941, until his death in Birmingham, Ala., December 28, 1970; interment in St. Stephen Episcopal Church Cemetery, St. Stephen, S.C. Proceedings in the House TUESDAY, December 29, 1970. The House met at 12 o'clock noon. The Chaplain, Rev. Edward G. Latch, D.D., offered the following praper: So, my brothers, do stand firmly in the Lord.-Philippians 4:1. Our Father God, who reveals Thyself in all that is good and true and beautiful, help us to make our hearts receptive to Thee, and our minds responsive to the leading of Thy Spirit, as we face the tasks of the last days of the old year. Now and always may we keep alive our faith in values that live forever and in virtues that never die. No matter what may be our lot in life-joy or sorrow, victory or defeat-may we be strengthened by Thy presence and sustained by Thy power as we labor for the good of our country and as we work for a better world in which men can live together with justice and in peace. We mourn the passing of our beloved colleague, L. MENDEL RIVERS, "who more than self his country loved." For his devotion to our country, particularly our Armed Forces, we thank Thee. For the love in his home, the warmth of his friendship, the greatness of his heart, we are grateful. The passing of this highly trusted and greatspirited public servant reminds us again that in the midst of life we are in death. Bless his family with the comfort of Thy presence and strengthen them for the days ahead. Mr. MCMILLAN. Mr. Speaker, we were all saddened to learn of the passing of our colleague, and my good friend, Congressman LUCIUS MENDEL RIVERS last Sunday morning, December 27, 1970, at 2:20 a.m. The State of South Carolina, the Nation, and the entire world has lost a great leader. It is not easy for me to speak about the passing of Congressman RIVERS, since we have been just about as close as any two Members |