December 8, 2016

2016-12-08T20:06:25-05:00

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A ceremony was held to unveil the Senate Leadership Portrait of Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), who was retiring after serving 30 years in the Senate. The portrait, which would hang in the U.S. Capitol near the Senate chamber, was painted by artist Gavin Glakas, a former member of Senator Reid’s staff. Vice President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton were among the keynote speakers who participated in a tribute to Senator Reid. They commented on the results of the 2016 election and the death that day of John Glenn, former astronaut and senator. Other speakers included House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and incoming Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY).

A ceremony was held to unveil the Senate Leadership Portrait of Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV), who was retiring after serving 30 years… read more