The purpose of this resolution is to express the House of Representatives' condolences and respect following the death of Richard B. Cheney, who served as Vice President of the United States. It acknowledges his passing with a formal statement of sorrow and honors his contributions to the country. Key provisions of the resolution include a formal expression of grief by the House, a directive for the Clerk to communicate this resolution to the Senate, and the intention to send a copy to Cheney's family.