This resolution honors the distinguished life and public service of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, former Senator for the State of Wyoming. Born in Colorado and raised in Cody, Wyoming, Senator Simpson came from a family with a strong tradition of public service, including his father, Milward Simpson, who was also a U.S. Senator and Governor. After serving in the Army, Senator Simpson pursued a legal career and began his extensive public service in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1965 to 1978. He then served in the U.S. Senate from 1979 to 1997 , holding significant leadership roles such as Senate Majority Whip and Chairman of the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. During his time in the Senate, he focused on critical issues including securing United States borders , championing veterans, entitlement reform, and addressing the national debt. Post-Senate, he co-chaired the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2022. Senator Simpson was also passionate about supporting institutions like the Buffalo Bill Center of the West, the Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, and the University of Wyoming, where he established several centers. The Senate expresses profound sorrow at his passing, requests communication of this resolution to the House and his family, and will adjourn as a further mark of respect to his memory.