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Former Democratic Nevada Sen. Harry Reid will lie in state in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, Jan. 12, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Sunday.
On January 12th, Senator Harry Reid will lie in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda.
It will be an honor to pay tribute to him in the Capitol next week.
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 3, 2022
“Senator Harry Reid was a titan of public service, who for more than four decades fought relentlessly for working families like his own,” said Speaker Nancy Pelosi. “One of the most commanding and consequential Senate Majority Leaders in history, he forged extraordinary legislative progress: rescuing our economy during the Great Recession, protecting hardworking families with Wall Street reforms and moving our nation closer to our goal of universal health coverage. It is my solemn honor as House Speaker to pay tribute to a legendary leader, a great American and my dear friend, Senator Harry Reid. ”
“Harry Reid will be remembered as a great American, father, husband, Senate leader and one of history’s most devoted fighters for the people of Nevada and the poor and middle class throughout the country,” said Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. “He was tough-as-nails strong, but caring and compassionate, and always went out of his way quietly to help people who needed help.
Reid served in the U.S. Senate for 30 years, including eight years as Senate majority leader. He was the longest-serving senator in Nevada history when he retired in 2017.
Reid’s funeral is planned for Saturday at the Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas. President Barack Obama will deliver the eulogy.
Reid helped Obama pass his signature legislation, the Affordable Care Act.
Obama said Reid was “more generous to me than I had any right to expect” and credited him with making possible his presidency and accomplishments.
His office in Las Vegas announced Thursday that the 11 a.m. service at the Smith Center will be open to family, colleagues and invited guests, and will be live-streamed.
Reid died last month at age 82 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
He leaves behind his wife, Landra, and five children.
