United States Statutes at Large/Volume 4/23rd Congress/1st Session/Resolution 4
IV. Resolution manifesting the sensibility of the two houses of Congress, and of the nation, on the occasion of the decease of General La Fayette.
Death of General La Fayette.Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the two houses of Congress have received, with the profoundest sensibility, intelligence of the death of General La Fayette, the friend of the United States, the friend of Washington, and the friend of liberty.
2. And be it further resolved, That the sacrifices and efforts of this illustrious person, in the cause of our country, during her struggle for independence, and the affectionate interest which he has at all times manifested for the success of her political institutions, claim from the government and people of the United States, an expression of condolence for his loss, veneration for his virtues, and gratitude for his services.
3. And be it further resolved, That the President of the United States be requested to address, together with a copy of the above resolutions, a letter to George Washington La Fayette, and the other members of his family, assuring them of the condolence of this whole nation in their irreparable bereavement.
4. And be it further resolved, That the members of the two houses of Congress will wear a badge of mourning for thirty days, and that it be recommended to the people of the United States to wear a similar badge for the same period.
5. And be it further resolved, That the halls of the houses be dressed in mourning for the residue of the session.
6. And be it further resolved, That John Quincy Adams be requested to deliver an oration on the life and character of General La Fayette before the two houses of Congress at the next session.
Approved, June 26, 1834.