This resolution commemorates the life and public service of John Seymour , a distinguished former United States Senator for California. Born in 1937, Seymour honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1955 to 1959 before graduating from UCLA. He later became a successful southern California businessman, significantly contributing to the real estate sector and serving as president of the California Association of Realtors. Seymour's political career began with his election to the Anaheim City Council in 1974, culminating in his tenure as Mayor of Anaheim from 1978 to 1982, where he championed community initiatives like relocating the Los Angeles Rams. He then served as a California State Senator before his appointment to the United States Senate in 1991. During his time in the Senate, he notably helped pass the landmark Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act of 1991 , securing billions for California, and advocated for special education, women's rights, and environmental stewardship. Throughout his public life, Senator Seymour was known for his candor, bipartisanship, and dedication to putting people and communities first, particularly through his support for affordable housing initiatives . The resolution acknowledges his profound impact as a compassionate lawmaker and dedicated public servant. The Senate expresses its deep sorrow at his passing and adjourns in his memory as a mark of respect, requesting the Secretary of the Senate to transmit the resolution to his family.